A Slice Of Paradise, 24458 Overseas Hwy, Sugar Loaf Key, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: A SLICE OF PARADISE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 24458 Overseas Hwy, Sugar Loaf Key, FL 33042
License #: 5402727
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On top of pizza oven.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WIC light.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing 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.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On top of pizza oven.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Inside WALKIN cooler door and switch,.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WIC light.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. speed rack Trays and rolling dough traysin WALKIN cooler
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of pizza oven.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WIC
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken .put in RIC
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over sauce
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - 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.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour, corn meal and sugar container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rolling food containers.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.Pizza Oven
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts.Marinara/Meatball Sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Cleaning spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Containers of sugar and flour.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Broom in food prep area.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Under equipment behind mixer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food containers in walkin cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walkin cooler curtains Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Cleaning spray bottles by storage rack with wraps containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Upright freezer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bottles by prep table.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.By mixer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk-in curtains Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Spray bottles by container of wraps.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Reach in freezer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Reach-in coolers doors.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk-in cooler curtains.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.By pizza ovens
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Jan 2009
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
1/19/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. All cutting boards. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Equipment in chilled room not cleaned often enough.Curtain in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Front of reach-in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Ovens
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Shield hanging
  • Light not functioning.Hood
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.Front/Back doors.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Outlets without covers.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Pickles in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Floor of walk-in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Can storage rack.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Ceiling fans.
  • Observed moldy walk-in cooler vinyl curtain.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen area
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.Back door
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.Behind freezer
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic and oil mix,poultry ,beef in line cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.curtains in walkin
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris inside walkin
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
12/18/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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