Smith's Cafe, 6512 Main St, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Smith's Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6512 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34653
License #: 6113278
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pot of potatoes **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Dining room
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Drink area in dining room
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Sausage gravy at steam table
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, under handsink next to dishmachine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to dishmachine
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. French fries
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Iced tea, dining room
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishmachine
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink.
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Lime scale.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.Kitchen Handwash sink
6/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Reachin cooler shelves.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on can opener .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.Lime build up .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Purple liquid . Corrected On Site.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on bottom food shelf out front,and Pepsi cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink ,dishroom area .
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Cookline .
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Utensils next to handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves ,glass cooler .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.In salt. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty bottom shelf .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Cookline handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler ,cases. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Rubber spats. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Dishroom area .Cart,and pitcher stored in sink.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives on cookline stored between tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Dishroom area . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Dumping drink ice in servers area sink,also blocked with pitchers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Purple liquid ,dishroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of equipment .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Molding coming off wall under 3compartment sink .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food pans on cookline .
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Missing panel under 3compartment sink .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Observed employee hand drying cups with a cloth.Note; All clean dishes,cups,etc. must be air dried only . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Using for dump sink,cookline ,and servers station .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Stored next to soiled pans ,cookline on shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knives ,cookline .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Drain line,walkin cooler dripping into pan.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Dishroom .
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Pie freezer .
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Cookline .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Cookline .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline .
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
6/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Onions,walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives ,cookline stored between tables.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Cookline .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved properly,coming off wall by 3compartment sink.
  • Light not functioning.Walkin cooler.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust inside dish machine ,on door.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.Divider wall ,bare wood.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing tiles,dining room area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.Around 3compartment sink,not sealed.
1/26/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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