Ritter's Beer Garden, 53 S Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RITTER'S BEER GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 53 S Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5202316
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Frozen foods in reach in cooler . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Flying insect killer on auto fry . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ice scoop . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area .
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in kitchen used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of a mold like substance in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Big 5 foodborne illness bacteria.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed napkins stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in beer cooler shelf.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT. Corrected On Site.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted soil deposits. Cutting Boards.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2 and 1/2 Creamers.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in bar area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Light not functioning in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Grapefruit Juice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed residue build-up on door handle of black refrigerator.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on bottom shelf of beer cooler.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in food prep., & bar areas. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed trash/dirt on floor, of bar kitchen, and DJ booth.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed Red Bull Can stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed bottle water stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container stored in ice used for customer drinks.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fan guards in walk-in cooler .
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in mens restroom used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in bar area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Observed soda gun holsters not draining properly.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed soda gun holsters not draining properly.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by CO2 Tanks.
  • Critical. Womens bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in mens restroom used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed one dead roach near Co2 tanks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small black flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on bar area floor.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of CURRENT 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. EMPLOLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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