Pogey's Family Rest, 1759 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: POGEY'S FAMILY REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1759 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974-6164
License #: 5700529
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 4/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage jacket and cap over food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.observed ketchup bottles washed and stored for refilling **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.open pkg of to go clamshells stored not inverted at dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.test strip turned black then white, chlorine so strong it bleached the test strip back out, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.cokks not letting water warm up as evidenced by inspector washing hand directly behind cook and water was cold **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed wipe bucket on prep table beside food and boxes of clean gloves at back prep **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.microwave exterior
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Victory unit at east end of kitchen, and cold hold at waitprep
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Andover cheese and cooked ham in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.observed jacket laying on boxes of frozen foods in walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.lids to aluminum pans at dry storage not inverted
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.observed open box of food in freezer not covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook take dirty dish to dishwasher then return to cook line and touch clean surfaced plate foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink slimy mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dish stored in hand sink at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.bowl used to dip diced ham at cook line reachin cooler
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed butter blend marked keep refrigerated stored at room temperature at 71?Font tables, observed single serve packs of butter behind counter at 72?F at room temperature, must discard all single serve butter and butter blend packs held out of temperature see stop sale
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.observed windex spray hanging on racy with clamshell to go boxes **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food in contact with a surface that was contaminated and not cleaned and sanitized before use.meatbpress at grill handled with gloves contaminated with raw sausage then touched with clean gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has unapproved jewelry
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Employee trainubg expired.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.vents leaking water over cookline preparea.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Employee trainubg expired.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.preptop reachin at cokkline foods found at 44 to 49 degrees F . ambient air at 48 degrees F
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.victory 2 door upright across from stovetop. foods at 46 to 50 degrees F , ambient air at 51 degrees F
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.spatula stored between equipment at cookline.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.cooked potatoes with plate used to scoop in contaiiner at cookline
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation 2 cooks 3 waitstaff that prepare drinks and salads no manager onsite.
  • 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. Employee trainubg expired.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime above milk dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of old debris on juicedispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.vents leaking water over cookline preparea.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.cook went to back walkin cooler retrieved raw chicken , removed gloves wet back retrieved cutting board and raw fish in kryopak , put on gloves without washing hands
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.broke raw shell eggs and changed gloves without washing hands
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all foods in victory reachiin, and foods in preptop reachin on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.germx gell bottle stored over steamtable at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.at dishwash area spatula stored between wall and dishmachine table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.rice,cheese sauce,chili sauce,chicken gravy,in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
8/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small reachin cooler at cookline beside steam table ambient air at 51 degrees F May not use to store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder.
  • Employee lockers improperly located.observed jacket stored on too of potatoes at back prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Observed raw vegetables stored under florist arrangement in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.sugar container scoop handlee in product.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Observed cook touch raw eggs and sausage then reachinto ready to eate cheeses and ham touch ready to eat toast without wadhing hands and.changing gloves.also touching clean equipment handles with raw meat contaminated hand that other cook with clean gloves touches. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of Water poolng on floor of bottom of reachin beside steamtable at cookine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in small preptop cooler besid4 steam table foundvat 48 to 52 degrees F . Foods stored in this cooler May not be served after 2 pm. Fish voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.2 portions of deli meat at back 2 door reachin date marked 5/11 and 5/15 Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
5/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.observed unwashed bag of onions hanging over pickles with lid askew,visible onion skins on lid of pickle containerin walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt container at cookline. Corrected On Site.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.dishwasher not washing hands between dirty and clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed container of raw steak nested in container of balogna at cookline reachin,2 door upright. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle of bluue liquid,cleaner.at breakroom Corrected On Site.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. hamburger over fish.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water buildup in bottom of upright double reachiat ovens. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue liquid in spraybottle in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.thick soup in deep container at walkin cooler food temp range from 122 to 60 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed hand towel dispenser located as to cause drip from hands to land on steamtable when reachig for towels. observed erips land on steam table lids and surounding surfaces.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed raw beef over fish in cookkine reachin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw beef over pork in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cooked potatoes in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over lemons,asparagus and cooked meats in walkin cooler.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.observed soiled towel at steamtable cutting board. at cookline
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.boiled eggs unshelled marked 8/31/10, individual portions of deli ham date marked 8/31/10. Corrected On Site.discarded.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheeses in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed A/Cvent dripping condensation from vent with black growth visible on vents.water dripping directly on to food prep cutting board at sandwich prep reachin.obsrrved water drip and land on cutting board food contact surface during food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw beef stored over pork in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw beef stored over cooked gravy in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of tan colored slime in the interior of ice machine, easily moveable with alcohol swab.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.lexan pans wet nested at dish dry rack.
  • Observed visible dust builduo trailing from vent covers and/or air conditioning vent covers located over food prep area at cookline .
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.boiled peeled whole eggs removed from 5 gal original container -not date marked in 2 door reachin at back prep
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.5 gal container of whole boiled peeled eggs in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats in walkin cooler-ham/turkey /roast beef/balonga- in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw beef steak container next to and touching ready to eat sliced ham in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw turkey touching raw hamburger in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.egg batter over ready to eat deli meat in reachin cooler at back prep Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.-observed milk drips hanging in tubing-not cut at proper angle
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.observed staff drying dishes with cloth towel after removing from dish machine
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.at back prep/ice machine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at walkin cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over ice machine -no end caps on flourecent light cover
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at cookline
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.at reachin cookline
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle leaking at plumbing fixture.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.lasanga walkin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggwash/sausage at cookkine reachin
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.2 door reachin at cookline
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs over ready to eat in walkin cooler/ raw fish over potatoes
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.0bserved cooks leqve station engaging in other duties/consuming drinks and return to cookline put on gloves without washing hands first
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.at reachin cookline
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.found at 0
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nested
  • Faucet/handle leaking at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.women restroom
  • Improper location of garbage disposal area.not conveniently located to waitstation handsink
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented.Krabbycakes -imitation krab-stated on menue as crabcake Corrected On Site.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.turkey in walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef over fish in reachin at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.open tube of hamburger touching pan of pork tenderloin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.cook breaking raw shell eggs then moving to plate prep touching single service clam shell and touching bread without washing hands and putting on new gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on handles and doors of reachin at cookline
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.febreeze air spray with single service sugar packets at front counter Corrected On Site.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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