The Chowder House, 36624 Sr 54 W, Zephyrhills, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CHOWDER HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 36624 Sr 54 W, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
License #: 6113241
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 2/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on clean containers
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side bar
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Waitress station
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of grill
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By side door
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer gasket
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Waitress cleaning soup spoons with her apron
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed boxes on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Outside back door
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan on floor in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Waitress ready to handling rolls/bread items. Corrective action taken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cookline
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.plastic lids and container
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old water heater and reachin cooler
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. beans
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. ceiling fans
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed hole in wall. by back door
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. near dishwasher area
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning. 2 door cooler
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. near electric box
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Faucet dripping at plumbing fixture. kitchen
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
3/17/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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