Nature's Way Cafe, 1649 Forum Pl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NATURE'S WAY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1649 Forum Pl, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
License #: 6012629
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cucumbers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pineapples **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 200 ppm, operator diluted to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in walk in cooler 45°f left overnight in cooling process, temperature due to chicken left covered during cooling process.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in walk in cooler 45°f left overnight in cooling process, temperature due to chicken left covered during cooling process.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed chicken in walk in cooler left overnight to cool at 45°f.
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Plastic containers and portion cups rear hall,
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water stains, few holes **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over turkey, ham and cheeses, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Front HWS, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water stains on kitchen ceiling
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Tools extra equipment in kitchen
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Many flies in empty dumpster, soiled bottom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Soup in standing water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Self serve plastic knives
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self serve
2/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.WATER DAMAGE KITCHEN CEILING
12/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. KITCHEN HWS BLOCKED WITH DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. FRONT HWS Repeat Violation.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. KITCHEN STAFF HANDLING WASHED VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.WATER DAMAGE KITCHEN CEILING
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES KITCHEN STAFF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. TOUCHED MONEY THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WADHING FRONT COUNTER S^AFF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. TOMATO S IN HALKWAYB Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.CLEANERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHILI AT 116F, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED EGGPLANT AT 82F ON COUNTER FOR 30 MINUTES, CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. FRONT HWS 80F
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. MANY FLIES PRESENT IN OPEN DUMPSTER
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER HAM
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. CLEANER
6/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 58F, Corrected On Site. RETURNED TO COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER LUNCH MEATS and CHEESES Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 10 ppm chlorine Corrected On Site. CORRECTED TO 50ppm CHLORINE
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. WATER STAINS KITCHEN
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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. IN BROWN SUGAR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK ON COUNTER AT 59F, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER COOKED MEATS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. UNDER FRONT HWS
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WAREWASH ROOM DRY STORAGE RACK RUSTY
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. KANGEN WATER MACHINE ATTACHED TO FRONT HWS
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/11.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT LINE
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/11.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WAREWASH ROOM DRY STORAGE RACK RUSTY
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. KANGEN WATER MACHINE ATTACHED TO FRONT HWS
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PLASTIC CUPS and PLATES IN HALL and STYROFOAM CUPS IN BATHROOM ON FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. PAINT WITH CANNED FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/11.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN, CHILI, SOUPS MANY ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER NOT DATED Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/9/11.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, srate do not use sanitizer to clean food contact surfaces, only water
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE BACK ROOM SHELF
6/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SOUPS & COKKED PASTA IN WALKIN COOLER SINCE PREVIOUS DAY
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER AT 64F FOR 1 HOUR, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO REFRIGERATION
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. SHELL EGGS OVER HAM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC KNIVES NOT FACING SAME WAY
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. KITCHEN HWS DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. CLOSURE UNHOOKED ON BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ IN BUCKET Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SEVERAL UNDER KITCHEN HWS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CARROTS 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. PEELING CARROTS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DISHES IN HWS IN KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. LYSOL Corrected On Site.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER TOMATOES , SHELL EGGS BY WATERMELON Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. ICE SCOOP HOLDER UNCLEAN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BOTTON SHELF WIC
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. BOWLS NOT INVERTED
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior of oven.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. PLASTICWARE FOR SELF SERVICE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRYERS IN SINK KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • 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. ALL EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE
10/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/5/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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