Serendipity Cafe, 664 Main St, Dunedin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SERENDIPITY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 664 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
License #: 6216545
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris on outside of flour containers in dry storage shelf
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Almond flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cookline
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Smoothie prep area
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Near back exit
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Under counter with cash register
  • 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. Near hot holding unit
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On table,cookline
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage, next to three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chest freezer near cash register
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic cups, front counter
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At dessert holder **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Plastic bags in dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf in front kitchen and storage area near dishwashing **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Open bag of fruit, front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Cookline.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On gaskets in all coolers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Beans (pinto)
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating on cookline.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline cook.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Cookline.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Under cookline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook on cookline.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed sink on cookline and sink in server area used for dump sink and to wash utensils.
4/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. portion cups inside numerous containers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Aluminum containers not inverted on shlef in dishwashing area.COS
  • Critical - Dented cans of artichokes in dry storage closet.COS
  • Critical - Employees not trained with state approved program.
  • Critical - No handled containers in cheese and olive salad in the front kitchen.COS
  • Critical - Non handled containers in bulk beans and rice in back kitchen.
  • Old labels on food containers in reach in cooler in the dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Operating with out a current license. Expired within 30 days.
  • Plastic cups not properly air dried before stacking on front counter.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands....before putting gloves on.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...bottom section---cooler by 3bay sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...reachin cooler--raw eggs stored above vegetables Corrected On Site.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups, front counter
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. over filled container Corrected On Site. divided into two containers and moved to bottom reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over container of cut lettuce reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go lids not inverted , shelf in back storage/dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. refrigerator located in back sitting area
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in cheese and chopped vegetables Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled cup in bulk container of rice, back dry storage/dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. in back seating area
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. front kitchen
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups on shelf at front counter
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. trashcan in front of kitchen handsink
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. half and half, milk in front reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter at 63 degrees Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area and women restroom
  • Critical. No proof of 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. Pro
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
3/5/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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