Liberty Cafe 1, 10400 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIBERTY CAFE 1
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10400 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
License #: 6602921
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door stainless unit in back kitchen does not stay closed.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair-upright stainless units behind cash register.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade- appears to be rusty.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within intended range for taking food temps. Therm starts at 35 and ends at 165°
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen, case of fruit smoothie mix. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 2 door stand up unit in the production kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ham and egg sandwiches in the hot hold case are at 115 Degrees F, manager stated they were stocked at 7 am, manager discarded. Discussed Time as a health control.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, cafe hand wash sink blocked by rack.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with black mold-like substance, 2 door stand up unit at the cafe.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed a covered employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box, above food prep table. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated greasy dust, hood filters. .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, food employee handling pieces of lettuce with bare hands- lettuce will not be heat treated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored, bottle of "headache relief" on shelf with food and above food prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed front of vanity at caf(andwash sink is in disrepair.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, caf!rea.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, garbage can in front of prep kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a build up of black substance on customer self service soda dispenser ice chute.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored, bottle of pain reliever on food storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, sleeve of to go containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing blue substance, cook stated it contains window cleaner. Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, apples in basket near register. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, plastic food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, caf+itchen.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 2 door stand up unit in production kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on counter next to hand wash sink- manager stated it contained handsoap.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, egg sandwiches in the hot hold case are at 115 degrees F. Cook stated sandwiches were stocked at 7am and will be discarded at 10:30am. Discussed "Time as a public health control" with cook and manager.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, caf3ide. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, grab and go reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth towel under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, fried chicken in the steam table is at 115 degrees F, cooked vegetables and pork in hot hold box is at 125-126 degrees F. Corrected On Site, chicken reheated to 165 degrees F. Pork and vegetables put in oven.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, dented can of tomato ketchup.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds, cooked chicken on sheet pan pulled ftom oven-manager stated chicken is ready- is at 160 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, tuna salad ambient cooling in a tightly covered container in the reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product, at the production kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area, sheet pan of cooked chicken stored on the garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, apples in basket where customers dispense themselves.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, food employee wearing a bracelet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, both female food employee's at caf7earing visors kitchen as evidenced by long black hair hanging off reach in cooler rack and hair is not effectively restrained. Corrected On Site.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reach in cooler in main kitchen.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, large jug originally used for mayonaise now contains chicken broth.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, caf+itchen.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, purse and jacket stored on in use BIB syrup boxes and next to bags of chips in caf!rea kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils, basket of sterno's.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing blue substance hanging from the rack above the dirty dish side of the 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical junction box missing cover plate, near kitchen entry door in caf3ide. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 4 employees on duty without a CFM.
  • 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.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, ABC extinguisher in the main caf+itchen. For reporting purposes only.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, 2 dented cans of pudding ih the dry storage unit located out back of building.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cuban sandwiches and corn dogs at 95-120 degrees F at the steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed pizza slices being dispensed by customers from a cabinet with a door that opens toward the customer that allows for potential customer cross contamination when food is being dispensed.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, case of raw chicken stored directly next to case of pre-washed lettuce with boxes touching in the prep area reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bag of potatoes in the kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food dispensed at the salad bar/buffet line or customer self-service area without the use of scoops, tongs, deli papers, self-dispensing units, gloves or other utensils. Observed customer dispense pizza from self service case with bare hand.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook handling bread with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, foods employees put on gloves without washing hands first.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook making sandwiches.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use, 2 heavily soiled wiping cloths hanging from 3 bay sink shelving.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, 2 door unit under slicer.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched, on table at caf!rea.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, 3 bay sink leaking onto the floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, prep kitchen handwash sink completely blocked by a garbage can.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, prep kitchen.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions, t shirt hanging on storage shelf over 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle's.
  • Wet mop's not hung to dry, caf+itchen.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate, near cash register. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, caf
  • No plan review submitted for walk in cooler and dry storage cargo/shipping container unit- both located outside building and cargo/shipping unit is hard wired into electrical box on building next to it. Plans must be submitted for review by Tallahassee. Application can be obtained from website. See comment sectin for IMPORTANT information requarding proper process to submit plans. Plans, fees, and application must be submitted and received no later than 03/18/10 and plans must be approved no later than 04/19/10. This violation must be corrected by : 04/19/10.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 4 employees on duty without a CFM at time of inspection. .
  • 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.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter packets at the dining area are at 70 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, apples in basket at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, flat of raw shell eggs stored over cole slaw in the reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, box of crackers.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, cook wearing a bracelet. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched, cutlery at the customer self service table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, food employee rinsing out pan in caf!rea handwash sink.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, purse on prep table storage shelf in production kitchen.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate, at the prep counter. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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.
12/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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