Uncle Larry's Rim Ditch Cafe, 2117 Hwy 441 Se, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: UNCLE LARRY'S RIM DITCH CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2117 Hwy 441 Se, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 5700081
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 3/7/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.hravy debris buildup on walkin cooler door and handle, microwave exterior, lower shelf at breading station, exterior of garbage can, grill table, lower shelves of all prep tables, t
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cups stored to dry on absorbable surface no air circulation to interior of cups.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.microwave interior paint peeled off in large spots interior rusted no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.observed an absorbable liner and paper towels used under coffee mugs to dry cups. Surfaces must be easily cleanable non absorbable
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans from day before temping at 53°F at 940 am. Discarded see stop sale
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.beans left in crockpot and tightly lidded set in walkin to cool at close found at 53°F next day at 9:40 am. See stop sale
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.burger press
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.observed cook prep cook and 2 wait staff personnel who perp toast, load salad bar, no manager on site.
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of dusty ice machine
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.brown sugar spoon handle on contact with food stored in container
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.obseved single serve butter cups held at room template at wait station, see stop sale
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lettuce found at 63°F on buffet, must be discarded byb9:00pm
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.at buffet tomatoes at 55°F. Must discard at 9:00pm. If unable to maintain foods at f proper cold hold temps operator may use time as a public health control please see website for appropriate documentation . Time as a Public health control http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/forms/documents/5022_090.pdf http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/HR/forms/documents/5022_100.pdf
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook touched raw beef en changed gloves without washing hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.foods on hot bar, burger and dog toppings, must be discarded by 9:00 pm, hot bar steam table add more water to table to increase effectiveness of steam.,
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.waffle iron
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.mops and mop bucket stored in front of handsink at ice machine at back arra
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.flours container at breaking station
12/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on lower table shelf at breaking station
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.ice machine door not tight fitting door broken and will not fully shut
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.case of ground beef stored on floor at walkin freezer
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.at ice machine
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.flour
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Observed open and uncovered raw steaks and raw chicken n walkin freezer
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dirty dishes and garbage changed gloves no handwash **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Burger press
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.at hand sink at ice machine
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.form given at inspection, buffet lasts 3.5 hours
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.foods n walkin cooler no date marks throughout **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.flour container
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed no food grade insulated board, not cleanable not non absorbable, used to cover salad bar when not in use and food is already loaded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored stuck under or between containers of misc things and wire shelving not sanitized surfaces.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.at kitchen
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines.50.00 fee due **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.non food grade hose used at 3 bay sink
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad dated 4/24, egg salad dated 4/20 discarded onsite
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.foods in walkin stews cooked two days before not date marked
5/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.utensils. At pass through window not inverted with handles up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.observed bucket of raw fish stored on floor uncovered beside shelf in walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.in reachin at wait prep **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed whirlpool refrigerator at wait prep area not maintains foods at 41? or colder. ambient air at 50?may not use to hold potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain at 41? F or colder.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle in sugar at wait station sugar container
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired 12/2012
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed large unlidded drink on prep table at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.cook handling raw eggs changed gloves and touched ready to eat foods without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potatoes in walkin cooler, Hamburger patties in walkin freezer
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.power tools accessories stored with food at dry storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods at wait prep reachin refrigerator found above 50?removed potentially hazardous foods to another unit. Milk,cream cheese, butter. Must use within 6 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats opened and not date marked, sliced portions not date marked in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food, .handsoap stored beside paper container of oatmeal at back storage shelves,
  • Observed wall in disrepair.observed door to freezer not tightly fitting causing ice buildup at door and on floor in walkin freezer. Ice accumulating on door and floor.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.observed ziti,gravy, beans,sauces, mushrooms,sliced beef deli meats sliced onsite, no date marks throughout .
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.observed grits and sausage gravy in walkin after 3 hours cooling foods at 100 to 89 degrees F Corrected On Site.grits discarded. gravy brought to 165 degrees F then recooled in shallow pans . Foods must cool from 135 to 70 degrees F wihin 2 hoursvand from 70 to 41 in 4 more hours.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored over cheese, raw burger over deli meat, in reachin cooler.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-03-1 Equipment, food-contact surfaces or utensils not exposed to sanitizer for proper exposure time.observed manual watewasher dip and then place flatware on drainer. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.water bulging ceiling in walkin cooler wayer dripping from distended area , black growth on ceiling at bulging areas.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed screen room added to back kitchen door and large ice machine installed screen room enclosed with roof over only. Please submit change in plans to plan review within 60 days. Please see website www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr or call 850 487 1395 for more information .
8/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans.sweet corn #10 can Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-03-1 Equipment, food-contact surfaces or utensils not exposed to sanitizer for proper exposure time.observed manual watewasher dip and then place flatware on drainer. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.water bulging ceiling in walkin cooler wayer dripping from distended area , black growth on ceiling at bulging areas.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed screen room added to back kitchen door and large ice machine installed screen room enclosed with roof over only. Please submit change in plans to plan review within 60 days. Please see website www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr or call 850 487 1395 for more information .
7/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Equipment, food-contact surfaces or utensils not exposed to sanitizer for proper exposure time.observed manual watewasher dip and then place flatware on drainer. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.Observed screen room added to back kitchen door and large ice machine installed screen room enclosed with roof over only. Please submit change in plans to plan review within 60 days. Please see website www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr or call 850 487 1395 for more information .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water bulging ceiling in walkin cooler wayer dripping from distended area , black growth on ceiling at bulging areas.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.sweet corn #10 can Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
6/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.found above 300pm Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.bowls and plates not inverted at storage shelves at steam table
  • Employee lockers improperly located.observed jackets and backpacks hung over open container of rice and touching food storage containers at dry storage shelves
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.observed non handled scoop in powdered sugar st dry storage.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.non handled bowl in cooked corn in walkin coooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bags of ice on floor in walkin freezer at back door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Form not available at inspection. Form"TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH COONTROL PROVIDED TO ESTABLISHMENT BY INSPECTOR AT INSPECTION . Corrected On Site.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at kitchen over preptables.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. Missing hood filter at grill/fryers.For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at kitchen over preptables.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed 8 live flies in kitchen.2 in dining area. This violation must be corrected by : 12/8/11.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sausage and eggs at 47 and 44 degrees F in small top end door of preptop at cookline. Corrected On Site. found plastic wrap covering vent to that end of cooler. removed temperature dropped to 41
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.observed kitchen screen door with open gaps at top and bottom. door does not close properly leaving gap at jamb. Flies present in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.burn gel and spray, liquid soap stored on shelf over clean dishes at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.noodle soup at 125 degrees F , beans 117 degrees F in steam table. Corrected On Site. added water to steamtable.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.chilie dated 11/8 Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
12/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.glass front reachin cooler at cookkine beside walkin cooler. May not use this unit to store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain at 41 degrees F or colder.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed empty food container stored in handsink basin at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all foods in glass front reachin beside walkin cooler at cookline found at 44 to 47 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.macaroni salad,cottage cheese, green bean salad, on buffet found at 50 degrees F . Corrected On Site.discaarded. Manager will use time as a public health control. Please see website myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for more information .
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed wait staff prepare toast with bare hands retrieve from taster and plate with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.employees handling clean dishes,cooking,preparing food,plating food without hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.waffle syrup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw sausage with cooked sausage and over ready to eat cooked onions in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.handsink towel rolls at dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.observed vacuum part with fresh glue/adhesive stored on top of box of dry spagetti, Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of tomatoes in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed open box of raw bacon over open pot of soup in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.handsoap stored on shelf with measuring cup and other utensils in a way that soap is contaminating utensils when used at hadwash station. Corrected On Site. soap moved utensils rewashed .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed un shelled boiled eggs open in cooler with pots above on open wire shelves,observed black flakes on top of plastic wrap that partially covers bowl. Corrected On Site.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in silver container at kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.diced ham in bowel on top of container in prep top. unit cannot cool item stacked. container of each food must contact cold air from unit to maintain temp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.individual butter at front counter. Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.hamburger thawed on counter. Corrected On Site.moved to walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook change gloves and put on new without washsing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mopsink clogged.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open grease dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. observed large metal pot of clam chowder in walkin with plastic wrap tightly covering and drawn down into pot from cooling. temperature at 46 degreesF 9/21/10 at 12:30 pm , cooked and cooling started 9/20/10.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed large pot of clam chowder in walkin at 46 degreesF . cooling started 9/20/10. Corrected On Site. reheat to 165 degreesF and recooled from 135 to 70 degreesF in 2 hours and 70 to 41 in 4 more hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw sausage touching cheese and package of butter
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw sausage and ham over fish,in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walkin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair microwave missing handle,must put fingers into crack of door to open.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground mop strings on ground, mop bucket and mops on ground in grass at back door.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mopsink not draining.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder in grey storage containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken over fish in glass front reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp and celery and jalopeno stored in open containers and containers touching in glass front reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed waitstaff deliver dirty dishes and return to front without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bamboo salad plates with edges swollen and frayed Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed wet wipe cloths stored in handsink at kitchen
7/14/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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