Kahootz Draft House, 702 Nw Park St, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KAHOOTZ DRAFT HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 702 Nw Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34972
License #: 5700579
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 5/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.beverage glasses at waitstation
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen light shields not properly covering lights
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.black residue/growth on interior top of freezer where mugs are stored at bar area
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.ice bin uncovered near tea station, large open bin,
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.at waitstation
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.in kitchen cold hold units
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.observed cook touch lettuce and tomatoes with bare hands while chopping **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw bacon on shelf over open deli meat in reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on condiment bottles at cookline
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on exterior of outdoor ice machine , exposed to dust and wind blown particles between uses
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.observed outdoor mop sink leaking on to concrete parking area at back.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese in top prep cooler, in plastic pan with seran wrap sling, keeping food from benifiting of cooler air. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On flour scoop
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.flour bin soiled.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.observrd cook wash storage I'd with soap and dip in sanitizer no rinse step not 15 seconds in sanitizer.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on soda gun holster
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at handsink at kitchen
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Ice scoop stored on dusty surface above/beside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cook cleaning fry basket with hose in parking lot, waste water dumped onto ground.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/13/2012Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - AT CALL BACK OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH AT SHELVES AT WAIT STATION, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT 3 BAY SINK. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH BEHIND BAR ON FLOOR.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Observed 1 inch gap between floor and wall in kitchen at cookline. no floor moulding.Open crevice into wall.
  • Critical - OBSSERVED OVER 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind equipment
6/22/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Observed 1 inch gap between floor and wall in kitchen at cookline. no floor moulding.Open crevice into wall.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.inside reachin cooler across from 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.cleaned and sanitized cooler inside and gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches found in wall crevice at shelves beside coke machine.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found5 live roaches under 3 bay sink.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by old dry hard rodent droppings found.in open wall behind equipment under bar counter at front . Observed rodent bait behind freezer at kitchen
6/21/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.lexan pans at dishdry rack
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meat loafs not date marked in reachin cooler
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.4 door stainless reachin not maintain foods at 41 . may not use to hold potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.deli meats found at 44 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.chicken in prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats not date marked after opening, in reachin cooler
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-03-1 Air gap not installed.at 3 bay prep sink
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.at 3 bay prep sink
1/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.observed cooked deli meat thawed in 3 bay prep sink waste water backing up into sink. operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.prep table dusty.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.clean utensils in dirty storagecontainers.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3 bay prep sink not draining. waste water backing up into sinks.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed.at 3 bay prep sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.fish dip no date marks fowl odor. Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.fish dip,deli turkey,beef,ham,cheeses, chopped bbq beef,. in reachin cooler upright 4 door.
  • 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.sandwiches ,sliced pork, in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in rolling storage bin at kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over raw beef Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop stored on top of dusty surface,top of outdoor ice machine .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed tongs stored/hanging on electric cord at pizza\station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. no rinse step between wash and sanitizer being utilized. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed strainer and utensils with oldvfood debris adhearing to surfaces ,stored hanging on wall at dishwash area
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed measuring pitchers and other plasticware with old grease and food debris adhearing to surfaces.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on table at bar.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.rolling flour bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at bar
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed container of cheese with grey growth on exterior of container in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.crockpot at storage rack.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.at kitchen handsink .
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at bar.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers at prep table.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.observed container of sanitizer stored on edge of prep table situated over ice bin at bar at tea station. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
11/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.employee handledraw meat changed gloves without washing hands, began to prepare plates Corrected On Site.removed gloves washed hands
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.observed plastic container of cheese with black debris covering exterior, in outside in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.2 ice machines at back porch slimey drop panels .
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.floor rolling container of white powder at kitchen
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin prep across from cookline -ambient air temperature at 45 degreesF Corrected On Site. removed foods to another cooler -
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers.potato chip container and flour bin at prep table
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.small ice machine at back door
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.tape on exterior -not easily cleanable
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at bar
12/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on microwave table and legs /lower shelf at cookline
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.stored on unclean wall at dishwash area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.at dishwash arwa
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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