Phil's 41 Restaurant, 1975 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PHIL'S 41 RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1975 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1801166
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Container of soup stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handtruck in front of sink in the back part of the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Above fry station.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed cook handling RTE foods with bare hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit opposite pasta station all PH/TCS foods at 47°F. Food items moved to WIC. Repairman called and responded within 10 minutes. After unit was repaired ambient air temperature recorded at 43°F after 25 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Unit opposite pasta station not cooling properly. All PH/TCS foods holding at 47°F. Foods removed to WIC. Repairman called and responded within 10 minutes. After repair ambient air temperature reads 43°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. 2 guns bar area **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pasta station, cookline walk in cooler and salad station coolers holding at 47°F. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at dish washing station sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef holding at 47°F. in cookline walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing holding at 47°F. in salad station cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad holding at 47°F. in pasta station cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken holding at 120°F. on cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Upright cooler on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
8/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand sink had lg pot in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken raw next to produce in wal,in
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed true box and wait station unit not holding below 41f
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed food stored on floor
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk blue cheese dressing 50f in salad box This violation must be corrected by : 8/1/2012.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.feta cheese 52f wait cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed bbq ribs 52f in true unit end of line This violation must be corrected by : 8/01/2012 .
7/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairobserved leakage onto kitchen line by true unit. upon callback not complied
6/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed cole slaw 47f in salad box This violation must be corrected by : 5.30.2012. upon unit beingworke on
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed seafood cooler @ ambient tempetature of 58f crab cakes 57 and tuna 55f upon callback unit not in use
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.observed in walkin freezer
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairobserved leakage onto kitchen line by true unit
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. microwaves on kitchen line
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving on kitchen line
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.obsrrved missing tile in kitchen
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-16-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.observed on kitchen line
5/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad box holding coleslaw @47f
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed seafood cooler @ ambient tempetature of 58f crab cakes 57 and tuna 55f
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed walkin #1 47f spaghetti 47f ,vodka sauce 47f
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.obsrrved missing tile in kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. observed line cooks without acces to a thermometer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.observed on kitchen line
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.observed # 10 cans sauerkraur dented
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.observed line chef no hair restraint
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed onion container broken ,
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. microwaves on kitchen line
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed bulk food containers unclean
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed can speed rack unclean in kitchen prep room
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving on kitchen line
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed souffle cup in use croutons and grated cheese
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairobserved leakage onto kitchen line by true unit
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.crab cales 57f tuna steaks 55f in seafood cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed cole slaw 47f in salad box This violation must be corrected by : 5.30.2012.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observef vodka sauce 47f and pasta 47 in walkin #1 This violation must be corrected by : 5.30.2012.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed chicken @103 ho ding on kitchen line
5/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.observed missung 2 dr unit arcoss from flattop
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed exterior of bulk containers unclean
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only. observed by ar door
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed leak under 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. observed meatbalks 138f Corrected On Site.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.observed missing rear hand wash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.observed saute box missi thermometer
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.observed line cook without proper hair restraint
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed on walk8n freezer floor
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed bulk food containers unclean
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed sougfle cup in use
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed can wash clogged
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. observed hot waer faucet missiing on prewash side of dishwasher
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed broken missing tile on kitchen line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed greasey hood filters
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.observed 6 open wires left side of dishwasher
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed severly broken chipped food container in use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed onions on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed bulk food containers salt and flour unclean Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.observed soup in steam table 120f
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. prep area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bulk food container sugar
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. over fry station
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. visable rust 2 dr box wait area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. coolers kitchen line coolers
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.wait station
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hws leaking kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food sugar
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. basa 45f in ice bath Corrected On Site. recheck 40f
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. salad bx Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar container
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.wait station
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals ontrue 1dr ss cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed 0 ppm
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. raw beef and pork stored together in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood and beef in grill station cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-36-1 Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored with cooked deli meats in walkin cooler
12/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk holding at 47 F in waitstation cooler. Corrected On Site. product placed into proper refrigeration
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. waitstation cooler holding at 47 F.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. seafood in saute station
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. raw pork and beef stored together in grill station cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. raw beef and pork stored together in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood and beef in grill station cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork and beef in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and freezer
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef stored with cooked deli meats in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. feta cheese and croutons at salad station
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. cookline
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. saute station
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. waitstation handsink used to dump drinks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris. inside produce walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. open sanitizer bucket on reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on cookline
  • 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. no list of trained employees provided. This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/09.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. seafood at saute station
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cooks
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. can opener rusty
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 3 compartment sink utilized
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. cookline
7/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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