Kc's Korner Restaurant, 401 S 49 St, Gulf Port, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KC'S KORNER RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 S 49 St, Gulf Port, FL 33707
License #: 6211727
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.(server station) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Employee restroom in kitchen) **Warning**
11/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.(used to absorb grease from cooked bacon and sausage) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(large spoons) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Feta 47°F, coleslaw 48°F, pasta salad 47°F, Ham 51°F, catfish 47°F, butter 55°F, **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(cook cracks eggs and plates food) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.(Sanitizer Bucket exceeded 200ppm on test strip) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.(server station) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Employee restroom in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Bucket in hand wash sink ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Reach in cooler on cooks line, reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen and glass refrigeration in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.(next to freezer leading into cooks area) **Warning**
11/07/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. (By sandwich prep cooler) **Warning**
  • 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. (On table near steam unit) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. (Prep employee) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Plastic bowls on shelf above salad prep station.) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment by salad station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth at dish machine station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. (Wiping cloths at front counter are stored in a soapy solution with 0ppm chlorine reading.) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. (Cookline, 2 cooks) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cooked potatoes in lower cookline cooler at 45°F ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose (behind establishment) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. "Catfish" listed on laminated menus and written menu board. Product provided Is supplied from boxes of frozen Swai Pangasius Hyophthalmus, farm raised from Vietnam observed in reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. (Donna A. H. , 5-28-2008. No employee food handler card provided in expired card's place.) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At prep table/cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. (Container of spoons and whisk at slicer)
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Dishwash room)
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb where hose is hooked up behind establishment.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Establishment advertised catfish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish (Vietnamese Swai). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler holding at 45°F.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. (Large serving spoons and whisks) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Sliced ham, cooked potatoes, smoked sausage holding in cook line cooler after prep above 41°F. Cooler not holding 41°F. Corrective action: operator iced down pans in cooler.)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Storage of soiled pans in wait station hand sink.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature.
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 14-11-4 Observed:Equipment in poor repair. Front chest freezer/duct tape on interior lid. Priority: Basic
  • 21-11-4 Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (Too strong, front counter) Priority: Basic
  • 25-51-4 Observed: Reuse of single-use plastic buckets. (chocolate crumbs in storage room) Priority: Basic
  • 32-07-4 Observed: Bathroom facility not clean. (toilet) Priority: Basic
  • No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. (conspicuous)**Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf above soup crock pots. Priority: Basic
  • Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in freezers. Priority: Basic
  • Observed:Equipment failed to was hands before putting on new set of floves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** Priority:High Priority
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths. measured at 10ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 100ppm
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. beverage on shelf above asst vegetables inside reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. faucet broken; employee restroom
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. plastic container in sink; plastic bag covering faucet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water tap broken ; non functional - employee restroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice; 3 doir cooler
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No chlorine test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of cabinets behind counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on counter storage shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored next to microwave.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed lotion stored by jelly packets in storage drawers behind counter.
  • Critical - Observed soap stored by cooking oil on storeroom storage shelf.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in waitress station cooler between use.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Reach-in coolers not cleaned prior to accumulation of food residue.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on storeroom/ counter cabinet storage shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed employeess with no hair restraints.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed spatulas stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind outside grease container.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[egg crates on cookline]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[knife] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[rear door/air gap]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[make-table ]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[freezer ]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.{DAMAGED INTERIOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER }
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.[RAID]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[MOP SINK]
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.{MILK}
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[ie;sugar]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs on oven door handle]
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[between glove changes] Corrected On Site.
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving ]
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[aluminum pie tins] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[frt counter/server area hws]
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[make-table ]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[under dishmachine ]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[rear wall in dry storage room]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/2010.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 11/18/2010.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets in poor repair on reachin freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on inside ideflector shield of ice bin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed broken handle on door of reachin freezer
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. roast beef, ham
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. bacon,potatoes & sausage
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs@59 F Corrected On Site. ice placed under egg bin to cool
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. hands wa hed then gloved
  • Observed broken handle on door of reachin freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. greater than 100 ppms
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on the sides of deep fat fryers
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at front wait area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair near back door in storage room.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. hand washing in wait area.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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