The Nook, 337 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE NOOK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 337 8 Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
License #: 5105244
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 4/23/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed 2 cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [Both cookline cooling units haveheavily grooved, soiled cutting boards.]
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [hand sink in walk way behind kitchen prep cooler]
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles over dish machine and 3 compartment sink area have evidence of water damage as observed by swelling, bowing and discoloration. One tile missing. Cook states water damage is not from A/C unit, rather roof leak. Operators are working with owners to address problem.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Cook on duty, Jon F. Albers, 11.16.2006, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles over dish machine and 3 compartment sink area have evidence of water damage as observed by swelling, bowing and discoloration. One tile missing. Cook states water damage is not from A/C unit, rather roof leak. Operators are working with owners to address problem.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. [Bowls and plates on cookline table not stored inverted. Items are near handsink.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Cooked potatoes between 52degF and 64degF on lower shelf below grill. Business is not heavy during inspection. Only occasional orders coming in.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Electrical cord for cookline upright freezer is routed right behind faucet and handles of cookline primary handsink. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. [Left side cookline cooler hanging thermometer reads 112degF.] Corrected On Site by cook discarding thermometer.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [kitchen walk way behind cookline prep cooler. Hand sink closest to dish room and ice machine.]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times without potentially contaminating clean dishes and in use baine marie unit. Table partially blocking cookline hand sink. Cookline users of sink reach over table edge and items on table to wash hands. When washing hands, items on table can easily be splashed by water and soap. Items include bowls, not inveryed, and baine marie unit.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [kitchen walk way behind cookline prep cooler]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [hand sink in walk way behind kitchen prep cooler]
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Please call the Customer Call Center at 850.487.1395 to renew Food Service License.
  • Observed 2 cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [Both cookline cooling units haveheavily grooved, soiled cutting boards.]
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. [Observed cook cutting strawberries and bananas withbare hands.] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed broken shell egg dried up on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Cook on duty, Jon F. Albers, 11.16.2006, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. [Cookline coolers]
  • Critical - Observed interior of left side cookline reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue on both solid surfaces and wire shelving units.
  • Observed single-service items (bagged take-out containers) stored on floor of storage unit (old walk in freezer). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Splash guard not provided at cookline hand sink where water/soap droplets may contaminate plates, bowls and baine marie unit during handwash procedures.
  • Critical - Wait station hand sink lacking splash guard. Food items on adjacent table.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Ceiling not non absorbant smooth and easily cleanable in dishwash area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-cookline
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit(prep cooler along cookline )
  • Observed build-up of food debris and grease on floors under cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor(potatoes) in old walk in freezer .
  • Observed scoop for sugar lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in old walk in freezer storage unit.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name(sugar). Corrected On Site.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-cookline
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-closest to ice machine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-wait station
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in dishwash /prep area not smooth easily cleanable and non absorbant. Ceiling tiles also appear tohave water damage
  • Observed food debris and grease accumulated on kitchen floor under cookline
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged(next to exit door). For reporting purposes only.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable and non absorbant in dishwash area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-handsink closest to ice machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed box of single-service items stored on floor in wait station. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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