Pretzel's Bar & Grill, 5665 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PRETZEL'S BAR & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5665 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708-5013
License #: 6903211
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 7/31/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Ceiling tile missing. at cookline
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink at bar
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quat sanitizer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. warewash area
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handsink at bar, have a bucket under pipe to catch water
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. public exit door blocked by metal ice barrel and wooden blocked still on brackets to prevent exiting. door has exit sign above it. by ladies restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat sanitizer at bar warewash over 400ppm for 200ppm tablets Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 at bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4-5 tanks outside
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. soda gun at bar
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. glasses at bar cooler has broken glass in bottom of cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. 2 fry baskets have build up
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. handsink at bar used as a dump sink, ice , lemon wedges and straw in basin
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup used as scoop in salt container
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. exit door in hallway by restroom has a board blocking door
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. boxes and round ice cooler in hallway by exit door
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. cooler across from fryers
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. warewash area
  • Ceiling tile missing. at entrance of kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink at waitstation
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handsink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handsink
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters grease build
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of chicken wings on floor in walk in cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. bag of spinach on prep table
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. par cooked chicken wings over dressings in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken wings in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. chemical spray bottle at warewash
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk at waitstation
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup used as scoop for garlic on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation. 08-02-2010
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. 08-02-2010
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust build up on frame above hot plate food pass
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at bar Repeat Violation. 08-02-2010
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reuse of plastic to go container as scoop for garlic
  • Ceiling tile missing. above ansul system on cookline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing iver chester freezer/slicer area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucjet over 200ppm
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. k class on floor by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at bar
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on side of fryers
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on numerous shelfing unit for clean equipment and dry storage areas
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw pork,raw beef , raw chicken and shelled eggs all on same shelf in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. under griddle
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at cookline
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. at bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. for glasses at bar, water and residue build inside units
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filters and system
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on side of fryers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on numerous shelfing unit for clean equipment and dry storage areas
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under shelf over steamer for chili
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at bar
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. boxes of single services items cups, to go boxes ,lids stored outside under wooded roof, birds have nested in area and bird droppings all around
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind dishmachine and above chester freezer
8/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese and deli meats iwalk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw sausage over ready to eat in freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over deli meat in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on prep. table at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. at bar area
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. bottom of beer coolers at bar
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. oshelf above above cooksline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on dishracks for dishmachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ice in basin of handsink at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. by hood system
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. and grease behind equipment on cookline
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle of chemicals on dry storage shelf with bottled drinks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottle with blue chemicals on shelf in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. all food managers cards expired Nov. 2009
1/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled/dusted shelves. behind oven, dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. and grease build up on table top and bottom shelf under equipment on cookline
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar sink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar sink
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. and dishmachine area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. dust and food debris on wall behind oven
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle of cleaner with sauce bottles Corrected On Site.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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