Rainforest Cafe, 505 N Rainforest, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RAINFOREST CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 505 N Rainforest, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
License #: 5808751
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. On hose holder located over hand sink . At silver sorting area.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable causing standing water on floor. At preparation area and dish room area.
  • Basic - Food storage containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Uncovered pot roast, uncovered onion rings and uncovered raw beef. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish machine air drying area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At cooler located in C line salad drawers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped straw and drink lids at server stations.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At hand sink located by dry storage room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese at 55 F°, out of temperature one hour. Chef quick chilled mozzarella cheese to 41 F° **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored over ready to eat crab dip. In preparation cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp stored over cheese sticks and french fries. Raw shrimp was out of box and in portion bags. In cook line reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish room area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. At outside produce cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside ice machine number 2
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At storage area.
  • Combustible stored/present in electrical room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Debris and dust present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetables soup at 47 F° Chef discarded vegetable soup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At hose connection located in dish room area. By hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of soil residue on soap dispenser. At all hand wash sinks.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. On shelves located beside bag in box sodas.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In fry low boy cooler.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. At hand sink located in servers station.
  • Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In outside produce cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food and single-use articles. At preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Debris and dust present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At hand sink located in servers station. Water temperature is at 93 F° **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Inspection was done on 05/22/13
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease inside fryers. behind drain nozzle.
  • Observed dusty vent covers. In dish machine area. Corrected On Site. Vents were cleaned.. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked beef. On cart located inside walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Raw shrimp was moved to bottom of cart.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At hose connection located dumpster. Corrected On Site. Vacuum breaker was provided.
8/29/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and food storage containers not properly air-dried. At storage area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in use for air drying are not cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. At A hot line. Corrected On Site. Drink was discarded.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of food on clean food dicer. On inside food contact area. Corrected On Site. Food dicer was cleaned.
  • Observed clean utensils stored on dusty utensil holder. In dish machine area. Corrected On Site. Utensils were removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor. Under bag and box shelves. In dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty vent covers. In dry storage area.
8/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelves located inside walk in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease inside fryers. At cook line.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor. In walk in freezer under shelves and outside meat cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dish washer handling soiled equipment then handle clean equipment without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Dish washer washed hands.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed employee filling up buckets of water, using hand wash sink. Corrected On Site. Chef provided training for employee.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At A line flat grill reach in cooler.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lemon wedger not designed or constructed in a durable manner.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated black debris. Rinse hose in need of cleaning, at spray area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink. At main bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. At outside walk in cooler, under shelves.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from under three compartment sink. At main bar.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At storage area.
3/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor around drain. At hot preparation area. Corrected On Site. Floor was repair.
  • Food storage containers not properly air-dried. At storage area.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor. By ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets. At A line cook area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelf. At outside meat cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers. At preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. At hot preparation area. Corrected On Site. Slicer was cleaned.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At storage area.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Inside hood located under grill. At B line station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On side of grill located on B line.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. At B line, over plates.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage links 107 degrees F while store underneath heat lights Chef discard product . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. Per General Manager received faxed copies of boiler certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup and plastic cup in the prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed several employee throughout
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer Observed dried tomatoes and red onions
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic containers stored inside ice bin located walk in cooler on exterior.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed hand sink located on B line and dishmachine room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 44 degrees F located in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Observed incorrect time on all food products throughout main hot line.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Observed standing water on the bottom of cooler A line saute.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. pizza pasta area station wiping cloths stored on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Shakers.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Hamburger at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Ambient cooling products have closed container,walk in cooler used.Cooked mushroom cooled at reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing ice water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.At expo line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust at vines at retail dining area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.At dishmachine feeder end and dishmachine handwash sink.
8/18/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Mashed potatoes chef rapidly reheated .
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Basil at prearation area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Onion rings at walk in freezer . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Hot dog rolls on top of raw hamburgers at cookline reach in cooler.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. At main server ar3a.Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Stored under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface.At expo to wipe plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.Sanitizer buckets next to food at cookline . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
6/22/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.bean soup, chef volutarily discarded . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.Washed green beans below unwashed cilantro at walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.Mozarella cheese at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Salmon at walk in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils used for cooked and raw non moist food in running water at 78 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.At cookline.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.BEFORE DONNING GLOVES .
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.At cookline sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.At salad dressings mixer, vegetable chopper.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in container soiled with standing water at prearation area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.Sanitizer buckets stored above reach in cooler drawers and next to cutting boards at cookline.
2/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.At walk in freezer chicken over calamari .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Vertical cutting machine exteroir .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.At dishmachine . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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