Howard's Restaurant On The Water, 1400 Aquaview Ln, Englewood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOWARD'S RESTAURANT ON THE WATER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1400 Aquaview Ln, Englewood, FL 34223
License #: 1800024
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 6/24/2014

Submitted by:Bryan Domian, Owner
Howards Restaurant on the Water was closed in September or 2014, and is no longer at 1400 Aqua View Lane.
We relocated to 70 N Indiana Ave in Englewood under the DBA Howards Restaurant.
Please contact us if you have any questions.

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean bucket for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cooked shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked rice. Only dropped 7 degrees in 50 minutes. Corrective action taken removed lid and put in cooler.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back kitchen door.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Main and Cookline walk in coolers and bake station cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in grill station cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wait station cooler holding at 50?F.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Saute station.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry foods storage room.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy holding at 50?F. in wait station cooler. Corrective Action: operator discarded products.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. #10 cans of tomato sauce on dry foods storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Cooks, hot water not working at cookline handsink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Multiple coolers.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Inside of drink blender soiled. Bar.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Need quaternary.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Storage closet and wait station
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. make station cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored over sauces and vegetables in cookline cooler-upright.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitstation
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. multiple shelving units are rusted
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef stored over cooked pasta in cooks cooler
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. prep area
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws used for drinks touched with bare hands
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cleaner at waitstation
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons at waitstation not presented so that only handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. saute station
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken holding at 47 degrees F. in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site. all potentially hazardous foods placed into proper refrigeration.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. saute station cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. cookline handsink
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. raw oysters
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked pasta in grill station cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. saute station
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. products in cookline walk in cooler
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. cookline cooler-bevair
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by clean utensils. dish area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. prep room
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/10.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats and vegetables, prepared salads and sauces in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar
  • Critical. Observed food stored with chemicals in main prep area.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. multiple coolers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. multiple coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded brush used in butter
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan unit and ceiling in cookline walkin cooler
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored with foods in upright cooler on cookline
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/10.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 2#10 can of tomatoe sauce dented
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sand bx by grill
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.gallon of water in drink ice
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. observed 5 e ployeex working with mo CPFM
2/4/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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