Margarita Republic, 1102 Main St, Lady Lake, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARGARITA REPUBLIC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1102 Main St, Lady Lake, FL 32159
License #: 4501589
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bagging pasta **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.batter at fry station at 71 d.f. Discarded by mgr. Time as control sheet given to mgr.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw bacon and shrimp over rte fries in reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar **Corrected On-Site**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A). Old labels stuck on cleaned pans. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. At the underside of the drink dispenser station at wait service station **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee's **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line one reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 44°, one has an ambient temperature of 50°, Advised **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.bat reach in cooler for making sakad **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At all reach in coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On all dish racks **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, products at the two reach in cooler temp between 43°-47°, Advised **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream mix, can of whip cream at bar temp at 53°-55°. Advised **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food heated to a temperature above 135 degrees Fahrenheit not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Clam chowder from yesterday had a temperature of 45°, operator voluntary discard product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At wait service station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. All **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At all hand sinks used by employees **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Most plastic white food containers **Warning**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Front line cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils were in handwashing sink.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.doors and track
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.behind nozzles
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.bulk breader
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.mushroms at 64 d.f. Placed in freezer to rapid chill. Cooling parameters met by inspection end.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used to hold cutting board steady.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Individually vacuum packed fish thawed in packaging. Advised to open prior to thawing.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed stained cutting boards.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored over limes 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.bulk flour
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.restroom water temperature at 87d.f. must be 100d.f. or higher.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.server area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.knife between equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.r/I freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.ice bin at bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside fryer cabinet.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cigarettes,lighter
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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