Hilltop Cafe, 9322 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HILLTOP CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9322 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654-3415
License #: 6113021
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan food containers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked onions 84°
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sponge stored in hand sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 2 certificates provided
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Last review 2010
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Sausages **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink with wiping cloth bucket stored in sink
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as oil funnel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Chipped shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line oil bottles. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs next deli ham. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand antiseptic provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
8/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cookline.
  • 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.Above 3compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust showing on dish machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemicals stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Plastic dish rack.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Items in kitchen sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted
  • Grease recycle barrels not on proper pad.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. On food shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.fryer oil
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up. Reach-in cooler
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach-in cooler
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food....need sanitizer at hand sinks.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....3 comp sink hand sink has cup and bucket inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....box of pitatoes on floor in kitchen Corrected On Site.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food....soap detergent with spices above 3 comp sink area. Corrected On Site.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....3 comp sink handsink has articles inside Of it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets....cook line.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.....in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.. greater than .near 3 comp sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hole in ceiling..L.bext to ansul tank in kitchen.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Flat of eggs over produce inside reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure - does chemical hand sanitizing solution available at handsink - cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Sink at server station.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Waitresses handling toast with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark obsErved on water filter to ice machinE. Must place and date mark filters every six months.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water faucet broken - handsink by dishroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Server station.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Server station.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Dumpster left too close to wall by refuse company to close lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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