Live Oak Country Buffet And Caterin, 515 5th Street S W, Live Oak, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIVE OAK COUNTRY BUFFET AND CATERIN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 515 5th Street S W, Live Oak, FL 32060
License #: 7100265
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 6/27/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Utensils by handsink.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 50 F beef in walk-in cooler dated 6-10-12, 50 F brussel sprouts dated 6-10-12, soup 50 F in deep pot in walk-in cooler. Repeat violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Ice cream freezer. Repeat violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fish freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Brown one. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washing a gloved hand. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. soup 50 F in big deep metal pot with lid on dated 6-10-12. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil and tea. Repeat violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatloaf 48 F, 45 F ham on buffet, 50 F ham in walk-in cooler, 898 F chicken on shelf in kitchen, cut melon 77 F on buffet, 49 F cottage cheese on buffet.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Repeat violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Cups.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter. Repeat violation.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 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,CHICKEN,BEEF,COOKED VEGETABLES,GRITS,BROCCOLI CASSAROLE IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit,MACARONI 53 F ON THE COUNTER IN KITCHEN ,MACARONI 82 F ON THE COUNTER
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.GREENS 48 F IN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3-12-12,LIMABEANS 46 F IN WALK IN COOLER DATED 3-12-12
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.wait station freezer.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.CRACKERS IN BAR AREA
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.no handwash with glove change.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.throughout.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.throughout.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Pro Repeat Violation.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reach in glass case cooler in the kitchen . Ambient air 50 f,Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.spinach, greenbeans 48 f dated 12-19-11 in deep covered pots with the lid on. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.expired
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station bar.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.wait station cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.throughout.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.throughout.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.no handwash with glove change.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.of walk in cooler, oil on floor of kitchen , sugar and flour on floor of kitchen .tea on floor of wait station, vegetables on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.owner touching noodles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed marker in cooked apples. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.trash bags for biscuits and croutons.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream 48 f, cottage cheese 48 f, in the glass ach in cooler in the kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ice, in ice cream freezer.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.cups.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.chemical . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.whipped topping in reach down freezer at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.throughout.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.corn, greenbeans ,ham, roast beef in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.touche door nobs,leaving kItchen etc. multiple times.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on counter. Repeat Violation.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and butter 44 and 46 degrees f in reachin cooler Corrected On Site. Callback: cream 50 and butter 50
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glass door cooler in kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Chili, onions and cheese. Callback: soup
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade scoops used in food. Plastic litter box-like scoops.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Ice machine ice bins have lime and mold-like buildup.
  • Violation: 24-11-1 Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese & butter 44 & 46 degrees f in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Carrots & ham in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glass door cooler in kitchen
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Chili, onions & cheese.
  • Observed sugar scoop with handle in contact with sugar.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employee wash han in three compartment sink
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade scoops used in food. Plastice litter box-like scoops.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. meats
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Ice machine ice bins have lime & mold-like buildup.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage cups
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping a large container of water down the handwash sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floor
  • 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.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. chest freezers Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters expired 11/22/09.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Sugar in wait area.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
12/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken & dumplings 46, sausage & beef 45 degrees in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sourcream 48 degrees in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin Cooler & Walkin Cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. chest freezers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. pork
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no or ineffective hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters expired 11/22/09.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Sugar in wait area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Large ice machine ice bin has mold-like buildup. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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