Royal Palms, 200 Lake Ave Ne, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROYAL PALMS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 200 Lake Ave Ne, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6215400
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 2/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Utensil drying shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dishwashing area
  • High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand or wrist without two layers of impermeable protection on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Band aid on left hand , no glove covering it,, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improper cooling , soup , Mac and cheese , walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Soup , walk in cooler. Stop sale
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Soup, Mac and cheese, wak in cooler . Stop sale . **Corrected On-Site**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under dish machine
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Dry storage area under stairwell
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. , measured 10ppm, check 50ppm
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Inside Vulcan steamer. , cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. At dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of alto sham hot box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station **Corrected On-Site**
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood vent structure in steam kettle area rusted.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dog 45?, FAGOR reach in, moved to working cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 individual eggs on flat , discarded
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. FAGOR reach in cooler , cook line, foods moved to working cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of True reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. in bag on floor ; dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 2 slightly dented cans. pitted prunes
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee mug on cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ lemon ; walk in cooler Corrected On Site. removed and discarded
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. mixer head Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies ; above/around case of bananas
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. thermometer broken - I side glenco cooler Corrected On Site. replaced during inspection
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in refrigerator Corrected On Site. foods stored in refrig truck in parking lot
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in freezer Corrected On Site. unit under repair - frozen foods stored in freezer truck in parking lot
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 10ppm [2 attempts] Corrected On Site. recheck 50ppm
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. globe mixer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst items walkin freezer truck - parking lot
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst items in refrig truck - parking lot
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ potato Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of Alto Shaam warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of asst items - under stairwell
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. fruit flies in kitchen - less than 5
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 5 gallons cream of veg soup measured at 60 F ;in walk in cooler approx 10hrs [overnight] Corrected On Site. stop sale; discarded
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented plastic jar; hermtic seal broken - peanut butter Corrected On Site. removed from inventory for return to vendor
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cream of veg soup - volume not reduced; product covered
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. ice cubes in handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of alto sham hot hold soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. container of sugar Corrected On Site.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Fagor refrig - temp 54 dEgr F potentially hazardous foods discarded [stop sale]
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 06/03/11 .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. under rack with onion bins
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of pinto beans - dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of lettuce [walk in cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs , potato salad 50 degr F , date marked 3/31 Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. chemical spray bottle [dishwashing area] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. kitchen For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). hot dogs, potato salad measured at 50 degr F , date marked 3/31 Corrected On Site. stop sale issued
4/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed one severely dented can [black eyed peas] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw scallops above lemon merg pie [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef above cooked ham [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can [blk eyed peas] Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. ice dumped into handwash sink [coffee station]
  • Critical. Observed soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun [wait station] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of alto sham on cook's line soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner. exposed to splash when mopping - bottom storage shelf [wait station] Corrected On Site. cup & saucers run through dishwashing machine
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of take out containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live fruit flies in kitchen. less than 5 in prep area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(upright reach in cooler in server area)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(beef, soup)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(bread) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no handwash between glove change)
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(deflector sheild)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.( utensils in dirty storage containers on storage shelf)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.(large sheet pans)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by bread rack)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.( throughout )
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.(ice cream freezer)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemical spay bottles throughout )
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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