Palm Diner, 2710 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Palm Diner
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2710 Kenilworth Blvd, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3800804
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed heavy dust build up on condenser fan guards in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ( observed excessive grease build up on floor around cooking equipment in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed cook engaged in food preparation without hair restraint) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.( observed soiled gaskets in salad reach in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.( observed hole in wall in dry storage room) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.( observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin in bar area) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. ( observed in use knife stored in crevice between reach in cooler and steam table at cook line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( observed utensils in standing water to cut cakes operator voluntarily discarded ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed all microwaves with interior soiled on cook line) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.( observed 1 live roach crawl across kitchen floor, 1 live roach at baseboard by dish machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. ( observed can of raid roach spray on floor in dish area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.( observed hand sink blocked by garbage can by dish area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( observed no paper towels at hand sink by dish area) **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**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.( observed no quaternary ammonium test kit available to test water in bar area) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(observed no soap at hand sink by dish area) **Warning**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( hole in ceiling above reach in freezers)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( over toaster area)
6/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. ( cases of styrofoam cups and trays on floor in dry storage room)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( several cases of product stored on floor in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( hole in ceiling above reach in freezers)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.( big hole in floor covered by wood showing drainage line for sewage water in dry storage room)
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. ( knives in crevice between steam table and reach in cooler at cook line)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris ( all microwaves on cook line).
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( over toaster area)
  • Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. ( plumbing line in dry storage room not capped off that runs sewage water)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( bag of carrots on top of case of raw shell eggs in walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( jug of bleach stored on shelf with pancake syrup in dry storage)( can of lighter fluid on shelf with cooking wine in dry storage)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( hand sink blocked by bus tubs in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( towels stored in hand sink in kitchen)
6/23/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( condenser fan guards in walk in cooler with excessive dust build up) **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( bar area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead rodent present.( observed dead mouse on glue board in dry storage room, operator removed glue board) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.( 3 knives stuck in crevice between reach in cooler and steam table) **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.( all microwaves on cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( reach in cooler at waitress area) **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( bar area) **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.( 4 pieces of unused equipment outside back door) **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. ( shelf under prep table storing slicer heavily soiled) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ( bulk plastic containers in back prep area not labeled) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.( cook cracked raw shell eggs onto grill then proceeded to top waffle with strawberries with same gloves ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.( with hose attached outside back door) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.( by 3 compartment sink) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( several containers of food in walk in cooler not date marked that is held over 24 hours) **Warning**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( condenser fans in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( case of broccoli florets,case of English muffins,case of sliced ham in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.( pack of cigarettes on shelf above prep table at cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. ( reach in cooler and steam table at cook line)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( all microwaves on cook line)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( 2 door coca cola cooler at waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket.( by dish area )
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ( by dish machine)
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.( around all kitchen equipment)
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( beef in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. ( cook line )
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.( in prep area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( all microwaves on cook line)
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as non food contact shelf cover.(shelf above prep table)
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.( by dish machine)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.( raw beef on shelf above cooked pasta) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.( on prep table )
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( all containers in walk in cooler and reach on cooler)
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( employee cell phone on shelf with dry storage in kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice build-up on nonfood-contact surface.( Severe ice build up on shelving and door in walk on freezer)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( spoon in standing water at cook line, temping at 70?F)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( all microwaves on cook line)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( walk on freezer)( dish area)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( tin platters on top of cook line)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.( behind cooking equipment)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. ( raw beef patties on top of case of beer)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( spray bottle with cleanser at waitress area next to salt on shelving) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing sanitize bucket in handsink at waitress station) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( towels)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( several containers not date marked in walk in cooler)
4/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.( tested dishmachine at. 0ppm, instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is fixed)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.( top of reach in cooler by cookline)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.( bar area)
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.( silverware stored in plastic tubs with debris in the bottom 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.(cook touched hat with gloves and proceeded back to cooking at grill) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing sanitize water at bar area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( spoon resting in water at room temperature at cookline) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. (Cookline)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.( black residue buildup on shelving in reach in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(cookline)
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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