Wauchula Family Restaurant, 502 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: WAUCHULA FAMILY RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 502 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
License #: 3500188
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( observed excessive dust build up on fan guards in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( observed 50 lb. bag of onions stored on floor by ice machine) **Warning**
  • 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.( observed handle of knife resting on pickles in reach in cooler)( observed handle of scoop resting in bulk sugar bin in prep area) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.( observed handle of spoon resting in container of potato salad on walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed interior of microwave with old food debris in kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.( light shield broken in prep area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( observed styrofoam containers not inverted on shelf above prep table) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( observed old food build up on gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( observed torn gasket in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.( observed excessive build up on shelving in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.( observed cook handling bread for sandwiches with bare hands at cook line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( observed can of burn spray stored on bread rack with bread located underneath) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( reach in cooler gaskets at cook line)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( employee preparing tuna salad with no hair restraint)
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ( ice scoop in plastic bucket with debris in bottom on ice machine)
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.( spoon handle resting in potato salad in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( pipe leaking from bottom of 3 compartment sink onto floor)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( back prep room)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( styrofoam containers not inverted in waitress area and top shelf of cook line)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ( walk in cooler shelving)
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ( employee cutting celery with bare hands to add to tuna salad) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.( spray can of flying insect killer and container of ant and spider granules on shelf by ice machine)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( flying insect killer and ant granules on shelf above unwashed cabbage on shelving by ice machine)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.( with hose attached by walk in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( condenser fans in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( by drink machine)
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. ( cups by steam table, plastic ware in waitress area)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.( ash tray with cigarettes on top of bag in box syrup,next to case of potatoes with no lid)
  • Basic - Floor drain missing.( waitress area)
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.( dish area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( by walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( held at room temperature,moved to refrigeration to cool)
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( tomatoes 45°F, moved to refrigeration unit to cool)
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.( on shelf above potatoes and bag in box syrup)
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.( employee cut raw chicken,threw chicken on the grill,went to touch ready to et food with only rinsing gloves, Inspector instructed to wash bare hands and change to new pair of gloves)
  • Intermediate - Incomplete proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.( chicken and pork)
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( tray that stores coffee cups containing sticky residue)
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( by soda unit and by walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. ( kitchen by steam table)
  • Basic - Cloth towel used to line nonfood-contact shelves. ( shelf above steam table storing soup inverted bowls )
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen)
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.( soda machine at waitress area)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( by Pepsi cooler)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( insect spray stored over bread on rack)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.( glass cleaner by plastic utensils in waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( by walk in cooler)
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Incomplete 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
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. [ ceramic soup bowls stored inverted on cloth towel in waitress area]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. [ cooks engaged in food preparation without hair restraint ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[ 2 cases of pasta stored on floor in walk in freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[ raw shell eggs stored on shelf above lemons ]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. [WD 40 stored on shelf above bread ]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [ several bulk plastic containers with food not labeled ]
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. without lids present.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.employee handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. 3 grouper dishes on menu. No boxes or invoices for grouper present. 3 boxes of Panga in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. handle stored in ice
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.dish area
2/15/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks-orange bowl.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.at fan
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. rusted metal band broken bristles
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. black buildup inside icemachine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bread crumb storage container has heavy debris dark smears and old food debris
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.buffalo chopper area has non restaurant items and old food debris
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in front under table
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. wall in dish aa
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli meats at 44 degrese Corrected On Site.returned to walk in to recool
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. buildup inside ice machine
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. around handles base and cracks
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens rest room
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryer has old food debris and grease underneath
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken at floor drain in kitchen
6/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. pork beef ground beef stored in same pan in walk in
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black easily movable soil on inside of ice machine
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. floor torn Repeat Violation.in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. toxic spray on and above bread and chemical stored above potatoes
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelves and drawers broken not cleanable
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage bins in servive4 area soiled
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen floors torn
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. wall in infont of sink area has black mold like debris
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not all food in storage date marked
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. all items in walk in cooler at 46 degrese
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. metal floor torn
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. in kitchen under stove
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. inside walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. and black mold like growth inside walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. stored on bread rack
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottle on cook line not labled
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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