Grill At Imperial (The), 6807 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRILL AT IMPERIAL (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6807 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221
License #: 5102518
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sub zero unit.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of "Allergy Relief" and cough syrup stored on top of first aid cabinet above 3CS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 0ppm chlorine after running 3 times. PIC noticed a kink in the sanitizer line. Still 0ppm after releasing kink and running another 3 times.
  • 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 near 3CS. **Corrected On-Site**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fans throughout.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front bar.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In rear cooler/dry storage area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Cold cuts in 3CS.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. 0ppm chlorine. 3CS set up at 100ppm chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chef states test kit in locked managers office.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter. Cold water side at 72?F. Manager is awaiting washer change by maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed box of cold cups stored on floor near chest freezers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [Cookline/dishroom corner] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. [ricotta cheese] Corrected On Site by dicarding.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. [cookline/dish room corner sink]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. [Ricotta cheese, sauce]
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. [fried eggs, hamburger] Corrected On Site.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to office door
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-holding sausage patties Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-handsink next to office door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-back reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed roof of back reach in freezer falling downward.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment-deep fryer
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed unwrapped straws at bar displayed in a manner that allows for contamination.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured-bar area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination-observed unwrapped straws at bar displayed in a manner that allows for customer self serve.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units , beer cooler holding milk; white fridge across from walk in cooler ; and black reach in cooler holding shell eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed frozen raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed frozen raw beef patties stored on top of ready to eat pastries. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed soiled shelf liner.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer at dishwash machine at 0ppm after testing with but operator and inspectors test strip. Establishment must use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler .
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed chipped/broken tile in walk in cooler floor.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair where wall meets floor in back storage area behind reach in freezers.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual packets of butter held at 59 degrees fahrenheit. Operator discarded product.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed back reach in cooler holding ambient temperature at 59 degrees. Only potentially hazardous foods held in cooler are individual packets of butter.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-next to three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-womens restroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed chipped/broken tile in walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair where wall meets floor in back storage area behind reach in freezers.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding wrapped sandwiches. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding coffee creamers and milk. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding juice ,salads, butter in back area.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed single service unwrapped straws displayed on bar for customer self serve without being protected from the possibilty of cross contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. Observed chipped/cracked tile in walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to coffee station. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured-next to three compartment sink and beer reach in cooler.
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding milk juice and beer -True brand
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-black Hotpoint brand refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee prepare a wrap sandwich and touch meats and tomatos with bare hands. Informed employee the need to wear gloves, and employee put on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink -front handsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-next to three compartment sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed chipped tile with pieces of tile scattered along walk icooler floor.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed beer keg cooler encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelves in reach in cooler beginning to accumulate rust.
  • Observed residue build-up in beer keg cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. At front wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Observed broken tile on floor in walk in cooler.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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