Grant's Caribbean Palace, 521 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Grant's Caribbean Palace
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 521 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815
License #: 6307182
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food splash from the inside surfaces of the refrigerator.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the food splash from the top of the stove.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Do not wrap frozen foods in plastic-grocery bags; use food-grade-rated "ziplock" bags.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the dirt from the surfaces of the hand-washing sink and the mop sink.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Clean the food splash from the wall above the kitchen sinks.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided copy of the "Employee Restriction" handout.
  • 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. Provided copy of the "Big Five" handout.
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the dirt from the kitchen hand-washing sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for the storage of wiping cloths between uses.
8/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on the counter tops; store them in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for the storage of wiping cloths between uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean food crumbs from the inside of the cake refrigerator.
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Clean and sanitize table top, and cutting board, immediately after each activity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wash hands every time you change gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule a Food Manager Certification exam.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label open carton of milk with the date it is openned -.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean food splash from the stove top.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training expired. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees must renew their training.
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide sanitizing solution, of two capfuls bleach per gallon of water, for storing wiping cloths between uses.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open carton of milk needs to be labeled with the date it is opened.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wiping cloths lying on countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels at the kitchen handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wash your hands each time that you change your plastic gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label open carton of milk with the date it is opened.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the food splash from the stoves.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label the open cartion of milk with a 7-day-date label.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the food splash from the stove top.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Label beans and rice with a four-hour-time label. Discard any unserved portion at the end of the four hours. Corrected On Site.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled./refrigerator
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only./backdoor wooden bar
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./refrigerators.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around screened bbq area.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise./storage area.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed improper storage in smoker room.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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