Landing Strip Cafe, 2800 Nw 20 Trl, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LANDING STRIP CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2800 Nw 20 Trl, Okeechobee, FL 34972
License #: 5700658
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 5/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dishwaing as wash sanitize then rinse . Correct order is to wash rinse then sanitize and air dry , do not rinse after sanitize step **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On front counter cooler, in cooler at side of cookline
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed cook double glove to touch raw bacon then remove top gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dairy at wait station 45°F moved to another cooler . May not store TCS Foods in this cooler until able to maintain foods at 41°F or colder
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.perfume spray bottle and medication stored over clean utensils and prep table
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.observed cook take omlette pan from stove and fill with water from handsink and place on stove
  • 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.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.observed employee handbag over onions in dry storage room parts of purse hanging into and touching onion bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.in pie case
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.sandwich clamshells at steam table not onverted **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.milk cold held at 47°F at front counter. Moved to other cooler moved all TCS foods to other cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. At cooklne and storage area n freezer,
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at kitchen handsink
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.old food debris and egg shells on floor and in drip tray of hot water heater. At kitchen
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe at kitchen handsink leaking on to floor. Water being tracked around kitchen by employees.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of hand towels stored on floor at dry storage
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed cook with plate and sandwich on prep top. Reachin cooler cutting board surface eating in kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed water leaking from handsink waste line and pooling on kitchen floor employees tracking around kitchen, bucket temporarily used to catch water, floor moped and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.old food debris and egg shells on floor and in drip tray of hot water heater. At kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.observed ice bin at wait prep front counter open to above contamination, no lid available.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.platic container of sugar stored on floor at dry storage.
  • Basic - Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity.observed garbage can at kitchen handsink overflowing with garbage on floor.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe at kitchen handsink leaking on to floor. Water being tracked around kitchen by employees.
  • Basic - Waste line at soda gun holster. Blocked and backed up, not draining, visible growth in open cup in standing liquid at front counter.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.observed wet wipe cloth with food debris in use on salad prep reachin, stored between use on cutting board surface,.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.storage container of sugar no label
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.held on counter at 71°F, must discard at 2 pm.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server return to work after holding baby and scoop ice from ice machine and prepare drink without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed cook touch raw frozen meat then wipe face with back of gloved hand then reach into bread bags and handle breads and cheeses preparing sandwiches without washing hands or changing gloves.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observedc1 live fly in kitchen on garbage and dirty dishes then on prep table and around open food. Observed two flies in dining area fying around stacked dirty dishes and then around customers food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed par cooked bacon held at reachin prep top cooler at 71°F, pan of bacon stored on top of well only contacting tops of open food pans within well, not contacting or receiving benefit of cold air from unit.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed half used bag of new potatoes at dry storage old moldy rotting potatoes some rotted to mush commingled with other potatoes small flies present in bag.
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.observed waitstaff touch dirty dishes then wipe hands on wet wipe cloth stored on counter then prepare drinks.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Par cooked bacon in open pan stored on top of and touching open pans of precooked sausage paties and sliced breakfast ham, in cookline reachin prep top cooler. ( bacon tray in use on cookline, not positioned here during stip callback performed directly before this routine inspection on same day)
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.observed black crusty debris on soda gun nozzle
6/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.at callback 6/20/12 observed 2 live flies in kitchen. On 6/14/13 observed 1 live fly landing on dirty dishes, garbage then on food prep surfaces.
  • Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored over food.hand soap over bacon in kitchen Corrected On Site.At callback 6/20/12 observed package of tortillas stored under soap dispenser at kitchen handsink . COS Manager removed. On 6/14/13 observed container of potatoe chips with broken unsalable lid stored under the handsoap dispenser at kitchen handsink.
6/14/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.observed clean dish rack with dishes stored in drying, food debris caked on rack, rack and dishes sitting over and next to garbage can exposed to food debris from garbage and next to handsink exposed to splash from hand washing at kitchen.no splashgaurds
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.spoons at wait area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty container on ice machine
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.at kitchen
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed in use cracked and chipped food plates at kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.powdered sugar at wait station and bulk sugar at dry storage
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed cook handle pooled eggs and ladle then handle shredded cheese in reachin without changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at kitchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.at waitstation **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Observed water pooling inside reachin cooler across from cookline.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.[ cups stored inverted on reused cardboard under counter ]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[ handsink in kitchen ]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[ single door reachin cooler ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [ shelving under front counter ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[ side dishes and utensils stored in pans with old food debris in bottom ]
  • Observed cloth towel used as shelf cover. [ storing cups inverted on front counter ]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[ cook with gloves rub behind ear and touch clean food contact surface without washing hands or changing gloves ]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[ employee purse sitting on contact with single service jellies ]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. [ corned beef, backroom ]
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.[ turkey deli meat dated 9/18, voluntarily discarded ] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [ styrofoam to go plates not stored inverted on top of reachin ]
  • Observed soda gun and holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[ stored on finishing table ]
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-16-1 Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). tuna salad at 50 degrees prepared yesterday // At callback 6/20/12 observed pan of tuna date marked 6/13/12. same as previous day in reachin cooler. STOP SALE FOOD NOT DISCARDED , STILL IN REACHIN COOLER FROM PREVIOUS DAY. COS at callback manager discarded.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in (meat reach in] Corrected On Site.At callback 6/20/12 Observed container of chicken stored over containers of pork and fish in reachin cooler at kitchen prep. COS by manager.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer Quatenery ammonium at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.large clean serving utensil stored in bucket with food contact end exposed At callback utensils stored handles down in open bucket
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.at callback 6/20/12 observed 2 live flies in kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored over food.hand soap over bacon in kitchen Corrected On Site.At callback 6/20/12 observed package of tortillas stored under soap dispenser at kitchen handsink . COS Manager removed
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. safestaff books provided, but none completr . must compy within 60 dayd This violation must be corrected by : /8/19/12.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.large clean serving utensil stored in bucket with food contact end exposed
  • Cloth tile used in pans of whole shell eggs store at cook make cooker
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer Quatenery ammonium at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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. safestaff books provided, but none completr . must compy within 60 dayd This violation must be corrected by : /8/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open employee pate of food on shelf in food dry storag e room.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in (meat reach in] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. condensation accumulation at bottom of true cookline cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad at do degrees in true cookline reach in [maee yesterday/ raw shell eggs at 45 degrees f, in reach in , mushrooms at 45 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored over food.hand soap over bacon in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). tuna salad at 50 degrees prepared yesterday
6/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.Observed foods served to customers. No current DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurant license. License expired over 60 days.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at frobt counter.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.cook broke raw shell eggs then took off gloves put on new gloves and touched breads without washing hands before new gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed waitstaff deliver dirty dishes and scrape then return to pick up window to carry out customers order. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed handsink clogged with food debris , unable to use for washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees.for kitchen
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink at kitchen backed up .
2/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.and not aware of proper cold hold ttemperatures.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. observed open bag of flours stored under vinegar bottle that was encrustted with old food debris
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed container of hashbrowns stored on top of preptable directly under handsosp dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed open bags of bread stored on preptop reachin and dirtydishes stacked on and beside bags of bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at any handsink, at front or kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed olddried waffle batter on shelf under cloth on shelf wher waffle iron is stored.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.obser ed plate of food and napkin with toast buttered with knife lying on toast and empty butter containers with toast showing bite taken out all lying on prep table in kitchen.cook states belongs to waiitstaff Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.failed to wash hands for 20 seconds failed to dry hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink observed third sink bay of dirty stacked up and touching stack of clean dishes. center bay filled with water 1st bay of dirty wash water. dirty dishes touching clean on drainboard. Corrected On Site.re fill sinks put dirty dishes beside sink and rewash clean dishes that were in contact with dirty.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.opened paper bags of sugar and flour on floor in dry storage. paper bag of flour atored on floor with ammonia,bleach,sanitizer,liquid ssoap,clorox spray cleaner, oven cleaner stored on wooden shelf directly above.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.vinegar bottle at shelf beside oven encrusted with old food particles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.individual butter containers stored at room temperature at front counter,73 degrees F.stop sale.person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.obsetved bleach,liquid soap,cleaners stored on solid metal shelf beside clean dishes and food storage containers at clean dish storage above 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.preptop at cookline ambient air found at 45 degrees F Corrected On Site.move foods to another unit until this unit is able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed open rat snap trap on water heater placed beside and over reack of flours in paper bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.only handsink in kitchen no paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as evidenced by strainerbin bottom of sink with food and ice debris.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed raw shell eggs at 45 degrees F in prep top facing cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in dry storage Corrected On Site.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.opened precooked prime rib in reachin no date marks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheeses not date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.roast beef sliced on premises and separately packaged no date marks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed opened prime rib on bottom shelf in reachin with raw meats, ground beef in opened container and large slab of raw ribeye only on piece of butcher paper, cooked prime rib directly beneath. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed pooled eggs stored over open container of cooked bacon and ready to eat breakfast ham. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed large pan of raw bacon stored on top of and nested intoband touching precooked sausage patties and sausage links. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed black crusty debris inside nozzle Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
11/6/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. At call back raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat breakfast ham in Prep top reach in cooler at middle of kitchen.
  • Critical. At call back open container of prime rib stored underraw ground beef and oepn flank steak siting open on butcher paper in reach in cooler at cookline.
  • Critical. At call back observed pan of raw bacon stacked on top of and nested into and touching precooked sausage patties, sausage links and home fries in reach in prep top at cookline.
11/6/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • 3 2B 02-26-1 at stip callback 10/29/10 observed plastic container with blue lid containing white powder with no identifing label in dry storage closet.
  • 7 4. 14-31-1 at stip callback observed soda gun laying on rubber bar mat nozzle resting down , rubber spikes protrudi into spout/nozzle of gun. manager removed to a hole in counter that he said was the new holster. new holster was not connected to a drain but was open on bottom, could see floor through new gun holster. holster.
  • 9 6. 22-24-1 at stip callback observed soda gun with visible debris in between buttons of gun and black slime on interior of nozzle easily movable with alcohol wipe.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.observed soda gun lying on counter-no holster installed. observed leaking gun with fluid flowing inside counter and inside drawer beneath. drawer and contents soiled with gun dripping .
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed coffe cups stored on unpainted wood shelves,black discoloration in wood under cups.at front counter.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed cardboard used between coffee cups at front shelving
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old black food debris build up on soda gun buttons easily moveable with alcohol wipe
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on shelving at front counter at clean pitcher and salt shaker storage.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.boiled eggs in shell date marked to be discarded at 8/10/10. found in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all foods in preptop reachin at cookline.found at 50 degreesF or warmer. Corrected On Site.discarded.see stop sale.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cookline preptop ambient air at 53 degreesF
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed cooked roast beef loosely wrapped in plastic wrap on floor of reachin prep table with open tube of raw burger sitting beside. ,also observed old dried blood on cooler bottom
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed cooked roast beef wrapped losly in plastic wrap on bottom of reachin prep cooler with open tube of raw sausage on wire shelf above.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.half full paper bag of sugar and box of hash browns stored on floor in dry storage .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.observed soda gun lying on counter-no holster installed. observed leaking gun with fluid flowing inside counter and inside drawer beneath. drawer and contents soiled with gun dripping .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed coffe cups stored on unpainted wood shelves,black discoloration in wood under cups.at front counter.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed cardboard used between coffee cups at front shelving
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. observed dishwasher wash,sanitize ,then rinse Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.spice containers at cook prep.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.observed pink and black sme easily moveable with alcohol swab on ice drop panel inside ice machine .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces ,meat tenderizer utensil , encrusted with grease and old food deposits, stored on shelf with clean dishes
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old black food debris build up on soda gun buttons easily moveable with alcohol wipe
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on shelving at front counter at clean pitcher and salt shaker storage.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as evidenced by ice in basin of handsink at kitchen
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 10 old dry rodent droppings found in one corner of dry storage room. next day callback per V Bagley.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.observed cell phone hooked to charger lying on cutting board of preptop cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-24-1 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.whole cored cooked apples date marked 2/10/10-AT CALLBACK - 4/29/10-observed container of tuna salad date marked 4/20
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked pepoers/mac n cheese -no date mark-AT CALLBACK observed containers ofb spinach dip/ tuna fish salad -not date marked
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.tan substance in unmarked horse suppliment container at dry storageAT CALLBACK -observed 3 containers of white powder in dry storage area not identified by common name
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed cook break shell eggs then reach in bread bag remove bread with same glovesAT CALLBACK - observed cook break/handle raw shell eggs then pick up cooked french toast with same gloves and plate without washing hands and changing gloves
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-12-1 Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.raw shell eggs to making toast AT CALLBACK -observed employee switch from raw eggs to making toast change gloves without washing hands
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-17-1 Observed employee improperly washing hands.employee/cook washed hands with gloves on and dried on cloth towel then resumed touching ready to eat foods AT CALLBACK 4/29/10 -observed cook handle personal phone put in pocket then wash hands without soap 5hen put on clean glovescand resume food preparation
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.soda gun no holster-stored on mat designed to catch drips from drink spillage -found sitting nozzel end down in puddle of water.-at callback 4/29/10-observed soda gun laying in puddle of water on rubber bar mat-nozzle resting in puddle
  • Violation: 21-12-1 dry soil wiping cloth stored in clean pans at cookline-at callback 4/29/10-observed soiled dry cloth stored on top of open clean gloves box and over clean pans at cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at callback 4/29/10-observed slime inside soda dispensing nozzle and buildup of debris on gun handle
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dirty dishes in handsink at kitchen Repeat Violation.AT CALLBACK 4/29/10 observed knife stored in handsink at kitchen
  • Violation: 33-10-1 Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.observe exterior /interior of dumpster encrusted with buildup
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.AT CALLBACK 4/2910-observed 5 employees on duty and working with no certified food manager on duty
4/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.whole cored cooked apples date marked 2/10/10
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked pepoers/mac n cheese -no date mark
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.tan substance in unmarked horse suppliment container at dry storage
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw hamburger touching container of rte corn beef hash in reachin prep table
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken over beef in reachin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.commercially bagged lettuce nested with plastic bag touching ready to eat roast beef
  • Critical. Observed employee rput food ticket in his mouth then carry prepared foid to wait staff and put ticket on counter touching plate/food
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed cook break shell eggs then reach in bread bag remove bread with same gloves
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed cook grab open garbage can and move from in fron of reachin to access then rearrae food inside pick up bread and prepare sandwiches
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.egg spatula stored on cloth at cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.raw shell eggs to making toast
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.-touched garbage can then to8ched ready to eat food in reachin and prepared sandwiches
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.employee/cook washed hands with gloves on and dried on cloth towel then resumed touching ready to eat foods
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.horse suppliment containers used to store food in dry storage-sugar/flour/rice/
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.soda gun no holster-stored on mat designed to catch drips from drink spillage -found sitting nozzel end down in puddle of water.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.a6 cookline
  • dry soil wiping cloth stored in clean pans at cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.clean silverware storage unit stored on top of garbage can at dishwash area-observed dried food splash on silverware container -advised dishwash staff to rewash storage unit and silverware Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dirty dishes in handsink at kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.large amount of garbage would fill a 30 gallon garbage bag. scattered on ground at dumpster and surrounding area. egg shells/ food /boxes/plastic bags. ketchup and food smeared across pavement.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
2/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food flatts of raw shell eggs stored beside ready-to-eat food. lemons in achin cooler Corrected On Site.cooked breakfast ham stored under raw shell eggs
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.container of raw fish stacked on top of container of cooked chicken at callback raw zuchini wa in pan touching package of thawed raw hamburger meat
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.open container of raw beef roast sitting on top of pan of prime rib /pan tipped to side blood on container of prime rib and bottom of reachin cooler - st Corrected On Site.prime rib recooked to temp cheese on top of rraw shell eggs/under raw fish
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.box of potatoes on floor in dry storage
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored.spoons stored in container with handles down -must touch food contact end to retrieve at callback 1/7/09 found utensils stored food contact surface up in pitcher at waitstation
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.at callback no plug in dumpster-
1/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food flatts of raw shell eggs stored beside ready-to-eat food. lemons in achin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.open container of raw beef roast sitting on top of pan of prime rib /pan tipped to side blood on container of prime rib and bottom of reachin cooler - st Corrected On Site.prime rib recooked to temp
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.container of raw fish stacked on top of container of cooked chicken
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored with cooked food.container of raw pork stored touching container of ready to eat tuna salad in reachin cooler at prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.boxes of hashbrowns on floor in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.box of potatoes on floor in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.wash rinse no sanitation step Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored.spoons stored in container with handles down -must touch food contact end to retrieve
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.at handsink in kitchen /dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen /dshwash area
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening rawv.hamburger in reachin
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.m4atloaf reachin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reachin prep cooler not maintaining 41 degrees
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.package of shredded cheese sitting on top of raw shell eggs
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at waitstation and ice machine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WAFFLE IRON
  • Clean utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner.spoons stored under paper towles dispenser at handsink -observed drip on utensils from hands during handwash proceedure
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils, not properly stored. spoons stored with handles down in pitcher at waitstation -staff must touch food contact area of spoon during retreval
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.in kitchen
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.observed live flies-obwerved a live fly sealed in plastic container of corn bread(discarded by cook)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.spray bottle pointed and nozzles standing over silverware wrapped in napkins
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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