The Gator Shack, 4651 Us Hwy 98, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE GATOR SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4651 Us Hwy 98, Sebring, FL 33876
License #: 3800421
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed bowl used as scoop in frozen okra located in reach in freezer in kitchen)
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( observed portion of ceiling missing in liquor room)
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.( observed in use tongs stored on cloth towel in kitchen)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed interior of microwave soiled on back side of cook line)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.( observed raw chicken on shelf above cooked potatoes in walk in cooler)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( observed raw pork on shelf above cut potatoes in reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area)
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.( observed build up in soda gun located at bar area)
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( bar area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.( shot glasses and beer mugs stored inverted on cloth towel at bar area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( pipe at condenser in walk in freezer) **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. ( spray bottle with degreaser stored on hand sink by 3 compartment sink)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( plastic pan stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.( both soda guns at bar area)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. ( spray bottle containing purple liquid not labeled)
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( pipe to condenser in walk in freezer ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. ( cardboard lining rack storing seasonings in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.( storing in use utensils in kitchen ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line.( food on shelf stored under leaking condenser pipe in walk in freezer ) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.( kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( pipe to condenser in walk in freezer ) **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( reach in cooler unit in waitress area) **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( inside bottom of plastic containers storing utensils in dish area)
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. ( cardboard lining shelving storing seasonings)( cardboard box storing dressings in reach in cooler in prep area)
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( pipe on condenser fan)
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.( case of styrofoam containers)
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. ( walk in cooler)
8/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( server preparing dressings without hair restraint in back room) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( case of potatoes in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( walk on freezer) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. ( cook line) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( bus tub of vegetables on top of hand sink by 3 compartment sink) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
3/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.[ Need chlorine and quatenary ammonium]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[ reach in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[ 2 ounce souffle cup used as scoop in sauce in reach in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[ walkin cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[ raw shell eggs stored on shelf above pies in reach in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. [ can of hole sealer on shelf with glass mugs in prep room]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[ plastic container containing sugar not labeled] Corrected On Site.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of black residue inside soda gun at bar area.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed mound of ice buildup on walkin freezer floor under condenser fans.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in cooler at cookline maintaining temperature of 52 degrees F.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish drain on top of handsink by 3 compartment sink.
  • 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
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed shelving in waitress area all raw wood,not sealed for easy cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black residue inside soda gun at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed handsink storing strainer in bar area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed mound of ice buildup on walkin freezer floor under condenser fans.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade gator sauce and tarter sauce held at 56 degrees F in reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Observed knives stored in crevice of two prep tables in kitchen.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/8/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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