Moore Haven Restaurant, 101 1 St Hwy 27, Moore Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOORE HAVEN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101 1 St Hwy 27, Moore Haven, FL 33471
License #: 3200107
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( observed light missing shield in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed bowl used as scoop in flour at cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.( observed approximately 20-25 dead roaches on shelving and dishes, located in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( observed 50 lb bag of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( observed light missing shield in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Paper towels used to line non food contact shelf. ( observed paper towels lining shelving storing clean dishes) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.( observed approximately 10-15 live roaches in garbage can located in kitchen) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.( observed several dry rodent dropping throughout kitchen area) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.at kitchen handsonk **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on refrigerator/ freezers exterior surfaces,
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black buildup on floors in kitchen and dining area
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On flour storage containers
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.7/10/13
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at kitchen
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
10/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.in walkin cooler floor and ceiling **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walkin cooler unable to maintain foods at 41°F or colder, ambient air at 45°F **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on fryer baskets **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored in dirty homemade knife slot in kitchen , food debris visible, at steam table area
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating in kitchen at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Wall repaired and not painted or sealed, bare dry wall at 3 bay sink area
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook eating returned to work area touched clean equipment no hand wash.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed bowel of egg wash over pan of cooling cooked sausage in walkin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed in use fry baskets encrusted with grease and burned foods.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.observed cover missing and wires rusted at electrical outlet at 3 bay sink
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.knives and spatulas stored in homemade wooden rack at steam table, observed food debris on wood, surfaces not cleanable not non absorbable.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.at bathrooms
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.exposed wallboard not sealed / painted at bathroom
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.cooked beef on counter Corrected On Site.returned to walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.tuna salad dated 10/4 uinn walkin cooler Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded during inspection
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.spice container with non handled single service cup as scoop.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham deli loaf in walkiin cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.plastic grits container at cookline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.grits at cookline.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.tilrs peeled and broken at bathroom.
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.tilrs peeled and broken at bathroom.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.foods found hotheld below 135 degrees F .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at waitstation handsink .
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.unhandled scoop used in spice container at prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee esting at passthrough at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of ketchup at waitstation area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham removed from cooler at 9 30am found at 70 degrees F at 11am , may not serve after 2pm.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.foods on steamtable not hotheld to 135 degrees F or hotter. Corrected On Site.moved foods to grill to hothold.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.removed to stove to heat to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds
4/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.rraw meat stored in pan with d3li meats Corrected On Site.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 door reachin at waitprep area.May not useto cold hold potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.Walkin cooler does not have lock release from inside cooler. if door is closed while person is inside there is no way to open coolerfrom inside.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.brown sugar at prep area Corrected On Site.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed open container of cut lemon stored in splash zone of handsink at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook mop sloor then pu on gloves and return to cookline handle clean plates and plate food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed individual butter containers ay 50 degrees F . time as public health control, discard at 2:00pm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham opened no date marks , in walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed container of lemons stored in splashzone of handsink at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.individual butter containers stored at room temperature at waitstation Corrected On Site. out less than 30 minutes retuned to cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.box of magnasol broken open and spilled on shelf over handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.found at over 300ppm
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.boiled eggs unshelled iwater at walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.brown powder at preptable
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed hash browns and home fries in plate on top shelf at cookline at 98 degrees F. Corrected On Site.discard after 4 hours.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.foods on steamtable. Corrected On Site.reheat on stove to 165 degrees F then hot hold on steamtable at 135 degrees F or hotter.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw pork with raw hamburger sitting next to and touching covering of plastic wrap in walkin cooler.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.pot of potatoes on floor in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.no hotwater at front waitstation handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.to handsink at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at dishwash Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.fresh mopwater standing on back concrete soap bubbles and bleach smell.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.wasteline at handsink at cookline disconnected water in pot overflow to floor. Corrected On Site.reattached waste line plumbing .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.unpainted drywall in ladies restroom .
10/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. at walkin cooler. floors of unfinished concrete .
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.at dishwash aa
8/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.brown powder at shelves at slicer.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.plastic lids stored in container that is grease and old dust debris covered .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mopsink drain clogged at outside back.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. observed live roach at a/c return, dishwash area. Establishment has proof of monthly pest control. last pest control ,yesterday 8/25/10. NEXT DAY CALLBACK per Claudia Fields.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found behind freezer at dishwash area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. at walkin cooler. floors of unfinished concrete .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. at cookline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.at dishwash area and air condition return in kitchen
  • Observed food debris and single service items accumulated on kitchen floor behind upright freezer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor atfront ofwalkin cooler.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.at dishwash aa
8/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham,turkey,shredded cheeses.in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.hamburger on stove in plate Corrected On Site.reheated to 165 kept on low heated burner
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.hamburger on top of pork chops Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.no mopsink available , staff member states waste mop water is dumped on ground
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.tea urn and shelf blocking handsink at waitprep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white wder at steam table
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over cornbread in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.knives/spatulas stored in wooden rack at steam table -wood not sealed -not non pourous hard easily cleanable
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner tube of .hamburger thawing on counter Corrected On Site.put in waljin cooler
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Faucet/handle in disrepair at waitstation handsink fixture.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken over beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored with cooked food. beetes beside raw chicken in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.unseal3d concrete in walkin cooler
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.til3s missing in kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair.walkin cooler wall broken door not tight fitting
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease/debris at handsink in back of kitchen
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.walkin cooler wall broken not cleanable
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item easy off cleaner stored by clean utensilsat dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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