House Blend Cafe, 10730 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOUSE BLEND CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10730 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761
License #: 5811472
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/27/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. /. Box of food film on floor by oven
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine area soiled.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. /. Plastic forks, spoons, knives at front line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./ raw egg and raw chicken with cans of whipped cream in reach in cooler, in back kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. /. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored next to single-use cup lids, at front line cabinet
  • 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. /. Chlorine sanitizer at Dishmachine after running tested 0 ppm strength. **Repeat Violation @ 10/16/13 inspection** **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / gallons of milk in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. / at front line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. / hung on mop sink
1/29/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and womens restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering tray lids on back counter.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Fridge in back hallway accessible to customers. Had unpackaged food in freezer.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in squirt bottles on front counter.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. >300ppm
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./. DAMAGED FAUCET AT BACK AREA HAND SINK
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. /. AT FRONTLINE
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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. LESS THAN 50 PPM
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. /. HAND SOAP DISPENSER LOCATED ABOVE SINGLE-USE ITEMS AND FOOD AT FRONTLINE COUNTER
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. [see comments]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / in 2 small refrigerators at frontline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / in back room by dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. [raw chicken stored next to RTE sour cream, bread in RI COOLER] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [ cheese, sausage at 45 F, frontline RI COOLER] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [cooked bean in RI COOLER] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic spray container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Light not functioning. Repeat Violation
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. Observed 8-29-11, 3-16-12
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food residues /debris accumulated on kitchen floor. / in back area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. / There is a drain line ran into the frontline handsink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. / a bowl of cooked pasta was draining inside back room handsink
  • Observed heavy residue build-up inside dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / raw chickens next to cheese / in RIC
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation. Observed 6-3-10, 8-29-11, 3-16-12
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / bean, BBQ pork at 60 F, on cookline counter top / C.O.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / milk, half and half, rice, egg, bean in RIC
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggd stored over ready-to-eat food./in RIC Repeat Violation. Observed 6-3-10, 8-29-11, 3-16-12,
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. / Aluminum food pans were not protected or covered, on shelf above dishmachine
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. / Observed a bag of to-go boxes stored on a garbage can / Repeat Violation. Observed 6-3-10, 8-29-11, 3-16-12
3/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. / less than 50 ppm
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / at frontline above food prep counters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. / frontline RIC
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / Repeat Violation./observed 6-3-10, 8-29-11
  • Critical - Observed raw ashell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. / in RIC by dishmachine Repeat Violation./observed 6-3-10, 8-29-11
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. / aluminum food pans / Corrected On Site. / Repeat Violation./observed 6-3-10, 8-29-11
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. / gallon containers of sanitizer stored on shelving above clean food pans and other kitchenwares
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. / cooked ground beef mixture is 115 F, at frontline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic sanitizer container does not bear the manufacturer's label. / on shelving above clean kitchen wares in back dishwashing room
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / at frontline
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. / expired 4-1-11
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / blocked by dish racks, in back room
  • Observed a female employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. / observed 10-11-10, 4-4-11
  • Critical - Observed box of raw chicken stored next to containers of RTE food/pasta, in RIC
  • Critical - Observed employee drink cups on frontline food prep table
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. / box of coffee beans on floor at frontline Repeat Violation. / observed 10-11-10, 4-4-11
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / RIC
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. / observed a drain tube from blender inside the frontline handsink
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on exterior of food blender, at frontline .
  • Critical - Observed heavy soil buildup inside ice bin/machine ./ Repeat Violation. /observed 10-11-10, 4-4-11
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food/coffee beans that is not ready-to-eat. / on floor at frontline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. / through out kitchen Repeat Violation. / observed 10-11-10, 4-4-11
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / cheese, liquid egg, pasta in RIC
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ upright RIC
  • Observed residue build-up on shelving /cabinets at frontline .
  • Critical - Observed several employees putting clean gloves on without washing hands. Repeat Violation. /observed 10-11-10, 4-4-11
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / aluminum pans on shelf above dishmachine
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. / box of paper towel, outside restrooms
  • Critical - Observed toxic item / cans of chafing dish fuel stored by utensils. / at frontline counter cabinet
  • Critical - Observed toxic item / cans of chafing dish fuel stored by food. / at frontline cabinet
  • Critical - Observed toxic item / cans of chafing dish fuel stored by utensils./ on shelf above dishwashing area
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 22 Soiled material on dishwashing racks.
  • 13 Employee with no hair restraint .
  • 8a Onions stored on the floor.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter transferred to another cooler.Butter at back of reach in cooler 41 degrees F
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk discarded by operator.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Milk cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Macaroni,rice in storage area.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Rice,soup in frot line.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Potatoes in front line area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Apples in back line.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation,put gloveson hands,but did not wash his hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Plates in front line.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Coffee filters at coffee station.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Foil containers on storage shelf.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Ladies room.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.Front line area.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 45 degrees F hummus 44 degrees F Manager found out reach in cooler must be defrost and lower therostate. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken and spinach stored on same shelve.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Observed terriible food crumbs dried on bottom of main cooler and freezer, ask employee to clean immediately.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic plates box stored on floor
  • Critical. Restaurant License expired operating with license that is expired more than 60 days 4/1/2010. Per Manager Josh Taylor mailed payment 2 days ago proof payment check # 1869.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. 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. Pro Observed one new employee working spoke to Manager 60 days to complete training.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cracked eggs 44 degrees F hummus 44 degrees; F.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Dried food particles left on bottom of all reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Observed old dried food particles back panel ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of the oven has dried food on the oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on frontline shelving recommend to owner to clean.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Recommend owner to designate hand sink located on front service line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed floor dishmachine underneath equipment around reach in cooler.Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, and other dairy products at 47-48 Degrees F in rear frontline under counter reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.Establishment moved PHF'S to reachin freezer for immediate cooldown.
  • Observed old grime stuck to clean pans stored behind dishwasher, must be scrubbed.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Large behind the frontline reachin, small rear kitchen reachin, and frontline sandwich/salad make table, must be cleaned.
  • Critical. Observed interior of large behind the counter reach-in coole, small rear kitchen, and frontline sandwich/salad make table reachin soiled with accumulation of food residue, must be cleaned.
  • Observed residue build-up on doors of small rear kitchen reachin, large behind frontline reachin, frontline sandwich/salad make table reachin coolers, and small rear frontline under counter reachin coolers. All must be cleaned.
  • Observed residue build-up on frontline storage shelving, must be cleaned.
  • Observed food debris/trash accumulated on floor under and near dishwasher, must be cleaned.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dirty mop water stored in mop bucket, and wet mop not hung to dry. Water must be emptied after each use, mop rinsed and hung to dry.
  • Critical. Employee training expired 08/28/09 This violation must be corrected by : 09/28/09.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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