The Water Cooler, 3190 Matecumbe Key Rd, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE WATER COOLER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3190 Matecumbe Key Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
License #: 4606324
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/26/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.observed @0 ppm Corrected On Site.3 compartment sink to be used
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.coke unit and acend unit Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.ice cream unit stored reear of store
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed wood knife rack in use Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @ 0 ppm
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.observed short ribs stop sale issued
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed wood knifr rack in use
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed short ribs not date marked
6/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.observed 2012 license not paid due on 12.01.2011
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.observed 2012 license not displayed
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - License expired more than 90 days, after expiration date 12.01.2011
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.stove top
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairexposed insulation on chest freezer
2/14/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.observed flood ligjt in ude in walkin cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.observed under stove and fryers area
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @ 0 ppm sanitizer bucket empty Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.license expired on 12.01.2010 call 850.487.1395 for payment information or go to myfloridalicense.com Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. operator confirmation #107064233
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.observed employee engaged in food prep without hair restraint
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. new ice cr3am/cofee station completed. new wall installed north wall refrigeration moved
10/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. sand box
  • Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. metal banded paint brush in use
  • 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 shelly employed partime since last summer
8/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. opened/sliced deli meats and cheeses
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/10.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/10.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. need 0-220 F.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
10/30/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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