Houlihan's, 8520 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOULIHAN'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8520 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747
License #: 5910935
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 7/31/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair- upright cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
7/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink- prep line. **Warning**
  • Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water- front of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair- upright cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- sugar bulk container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- oven facing missing; cables exposed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner- fish not removed from restricted oxygen package upon being removed from freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses- throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area- 5-6 in soda box display; between 6-10 in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- cut melon 44°, shredded cheddar cheese 45° in breakfast buffet; all product iced for rapid chilling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade- heavy. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue- salad station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust./ ceiling light shields kitchen
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cooks line
  • Basic - Fans cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ in ice bin and dish machine areas
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ cooks line reach in
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ bulk product
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease./ by c/ o 2 tanks
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands./ re- educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ storing soiled utensils **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of all reach-in coolers moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue./ wait station
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ left side cooks line, left side prep area hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./sneezeguards not covering product buffet properly Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./walk in cooler the outside gauge is broken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling light shields soiled with accumulated dust/dead insect
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./1 can coconut juice chef discarded
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./in front of dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed interior of ice cream reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue./cooks line
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./expediters line
  • Critical - Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin./waite station
  • Observed pantry draw of reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue/gunk build-up in the sink drain causing noxious ordor outside bar
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./chlorine over 200 pom dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./raid insect spray Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./cooks line
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- various PHF's in several locations. Refer to temperature list above for specifics. Repeat Violation. On CB, sliced chicken breast at 45f, and cooked pasta at 44f in cook line middle reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; tongs hanging from stove handle, spatula over fire grill. Repeat Violation. On CB, spatula over fire grill.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. On CB, wetnesting of large containers in prep area wire rack.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair; all hand wash sinks in cook line backed up.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; chlorine at 200 ppm in dishmachine. Corrected On Site. Operator drained dishmachine and ran cicle again- re-tested at 100 ppm. On CB, dish machine chlorine at 200 ppm.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing; 0 ppm in bar dishmachine. OPERATOR TO USE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE FOR BAR ITEMS UNTIL BAR DISHMACHINE IS SERVICED AND SANITIZER REACHES PROPER LEVEL.
  • Drain cover missing under three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in cook line lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; tongs hanging from stove handle, spatula over fire grill. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in salad cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed frozen strawberries thawed inside bar dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; wire spounge in dish area hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- various PHF's in several locations. Refer to temperature list above for specifics. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening yogurt in upright cooler in cook line.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; chlorine at 200 ppm in dishmachine. Corrected On Site. Operator grained dishmachine and ran cicle again- re-tested at 100 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in double door upright cooler in cook line.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair; all hand wash sinks in cook line backed up.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing; all sanitizer buckets. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at both bar soda gun holsters. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-22-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation, cheese in walkin cooler dated 7/17. Corrected On Site. Discarded by manager. On CB, bucket of cream cheese/pepper mixed in house dated 10/13 observed in walk in cooler, past use-by date. Stop Sale Ordered issued.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On CB, several food containers on wire rack with old labels stuck.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on upper surface next to soda dispensing nozzles. On CB, moderate black build-up on soda dispenser surface when wipped with alcohol swab.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. On CB, wet nesting observed over three compartment sink prep area.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks in kitchen. On CB, hot water at 76-77 degrees Fahrenheit in 3 hand wash sinks (by dish machine, by wire rack, by the ice machine).
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area, breakfast buffet with omelette station and carving station.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted for breakfast buffet, which were added about 1 year ago. CB INSPECTION : not complied,observed omelet cooking station and double buffet line set up in dining room.Original plans do not show this equipment.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. All potentially hazardous foods moved to other cold-holding units or placed on Time as a Public Health Control.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area, breakfast buffet with omelette station and carving station.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks in kitchen.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, scoops and spatulas in wait station, ice scoop in bar. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted for breakfast buffet, which were added about 1 year ago.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 food scales.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on upper surface next to soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor under ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area, water softening salt stored in water heater room.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, moderate ice buildup.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Various foods in reachin coolers. See food temp list for specific foods and locations.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, sausage in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation, cheese in walkin cooler dated 7/17. Corrected On Site. Discarded by manager.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, bar coolers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored, oven cleaner with single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
  • Critical - Required employee training expired for nearly half of staff.
  • Critical - Roast not reaching proper time/temperature cooking requirements. 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, various containers in walkin cooler.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile on floor by dishwasher causing standing water. At outside bar.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container stored over a food preparation table. At cook line and back kitchen preparation area. Corrected On Site. Operator discarded drinks.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. On ice chute.
  • Critical - Observed cook engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Cook washed hands and put on gloves.
  • Observed debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw beef stored over raw seafood. At cook line reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Operator moved raw beef and stored over raw beef. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Operator stored raw bacon on bottom shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed server eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Operator stored unwashed vegetables/fruits under washed vegables and fruits.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw beef stored over raw seafood. In broiler cooler. Provided food safe handling procedures to operator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw seafood stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Provided food safe handling procedures to operator. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At omelet station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed tan cutting boards located in cook line grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed broiler reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed Everest reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler is located in cook line.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation ofslimes in warewashing machine.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up inside vents for dishmachine. At both side.
  • Food storage containers not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from faucet handles. At handwash sink located in dining bar and wait station by cook line.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with heavy standing water. In dishmachine area
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw beef stored over ready to eat food and washed cucumber. In cook line reach in coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Broken Japanese bread crumbs lid.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean container with old label stored above three compartment sink.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters located over fryers.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. All handwash sinks in kitchen,servers station and dishmachine area lacking hot water. Hot water only in three compartment sink and dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain located in dishmachine area not draining properly.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from preparation sink faucet.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All soda guns located in outside and inside bar missing waste lines.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At handwash sink located in cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At handwash sink located in dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around floor drain located in dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. At outside bar by entrance of bar. For reporting purposes only.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling. (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken wings in walkin cooler, cooling overnight at temperature between 50 F Degree and 55 F. Degree. Corrected On Site. Stop sale 40 lbs of cooked chicken wings.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food. At cook line make table inside spices. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked food containers at dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. At cook line saute station. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Operator replaced cutting board.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At omelet station located at buffet in dining area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris at outside bar around beer dispenser nozzles.
  • Food storage containers not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. At outside bar around handwash sink and beer dispenser nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back silverware room. Corrected On Site.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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