Lucky Buffet Inc, 10 Palm Harbor Village Way, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Lucky Buffet Inc
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10 Palm Harbor Village Way, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2800762
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Lucky Buffet Inc, 10 Palm Harbor Village Way, Palm Coast, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under Three Compartment Sink :
10/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sushi fish at frontline cooler
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in foods in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Soft wood - bamboo steamer for sushi rice cooling **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Shopping bag for Food items in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Seafoods in walk in freezer not covered **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under Three Compartment Sink :
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at cookline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in walk in cooler at between 45-47°f including chicken, beef, pork, plant foods. Sushi fish in frontline cooler at 45-47°f ( iced down) final temperature 40°f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw meats over ready to eat sauces a in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cookline cooler
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Sushi cooler with foods at 47°f
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. Food Items in walk in cooler at between 45-47°f
10/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One Large dead by side door **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Large Bamboo steamer used
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Worn grouting at Dishmachine line
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Numerous food scoops stored on dusty counters/ shelves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under kitchen three compartment sink :
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large covered container of cooked spare ribs in walk in cooler at 50°f ( overnight temperatures ) Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowls **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Numerous tiny flies
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice at 80°f Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded . Previous night leftovers . Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice at 80°f Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded . Previous night leftovers Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at 80°f Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded . Previous night leftovers Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Boxed item **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both ice machines
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large covered container of cooked spare ribs in walk in cooler at 50°f ( overnight temperatures ) Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen sink Blocked by boxes **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food container
10/1/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At buffet line
  • 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. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food container
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment using scallop shells purchased from outside for baking shrimp/scallop items. Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In freezer
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Container of vegetables by handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 by water heater , 1 by ice machine , 1 by cooler in kitchen, 2 in dining area, 2 in cabinet
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Scallop shells purchased from outside Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In sauce : Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/30/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Numeous
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked foods **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous cooked foods
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. Foods Items Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
3/1/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked foods **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Dry goods room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil containers
  • Basic - Employee aprons over foods in kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cut vegetables next to hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous foods in walkin cooler
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cookline
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Imitation crab , frozen beef, meats thawing at room temperature
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry goods room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous cooked foods
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on buffet cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons at 50?
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Foods Items Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at hibachi station at 50?,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Sushi rice at sushi station
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, chicken over plant foods in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut melons at buffet, butter at hibachi station 50?
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink at sushi line
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
2/12/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SUSHI COOLER ITEMS AT 48 F
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. REAR BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON DUSTY SURFACE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE HANDLING GRAPES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. ONE CAN. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL AS SCOOP IN SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS " STERILITE " BULKFOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEAFOOD ITEMS AT 48 F IN FRONTLINE SUSHI BAR (PER: MANAGER LESS THAN 4 HOURS OUT)
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. COOKED PLANT FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. POULTRY OVER PLANT FOODS ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. SIGN GIVEN
4/5/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Lucky Buffet Inc? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
Lucky Buffet Inc respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Lucky Buffet Inc to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Lucky Buffet Inc (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
TIMES ALL NATURAL SAUCEPalm Coast, FL
CINDY'S CAFEPalm Coast, FL
*****
McDonald'sPalm Coast, FL
**
CINNAMON BEACH GRILLPalm Coast, FL
*
THAI-BY-THAIPalm Coast, FL
*
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

GRAND CHINA BUFFET
SANDY'S SEAFOOD & STEAK
PUB 142
DENNY'S RESTAURANT #6106
GRAND HONG KONG RESTAURANT
ICHIBAN BUFFET
CRACKER BARREL #118
BEST WESTERN PALM COAST

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: