Grits And Stuff Cafe, 211 Nw 1 Ave, Mulberry, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRITS AND STUFF CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 211 Nw 1 Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860
License #: 6307280
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Plates
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Ssrviceline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.buffet plates
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cup of coffee on prep table
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.large tin foil tray not inverted on storage shelf
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.need to replace butter brush with food grade brush
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf over prep area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milks
  • Observed rusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.styrofoam plates on buffet line
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. over cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.inside of door-gasket
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.hand sanitizer
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. dishes heldover need date marking
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop area-black hose
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheeses
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on several shelves in kitchen areas need cleaning
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. clean black substance in ice machine
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Observed personal item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Transfer products from open bags to clean, covered containers.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the black substance from the inside surfaces of the ice bin.
  • Observed ice machine with slimy/mold-like build-up. Clean the black substance from the exterior of the ice-machine lid.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dirt. Clean the dirt from the ceiling tiles around the AC vents.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. The hood-fire-suppression system is past due to be serviced and retagged.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Portable-fire extinguishers are past due to be serviced and retagged.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on the countertops.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Sweep the food debris from the walk-in cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. 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. New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Remove the ice dam from the shelves and floor of the walk-in freezer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Store clean plates, at the buffet line, in the inverted position. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. When wrapping silverware in napkins, do so in a manner that leaves only handles exposed.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking compressor in the walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Label the spray battles of cleaning solutions with their common names.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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