Popi's Place Iv, 3911 N Us Hwy 301, Ellenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: POPI'S PLACE IV
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3911 N Us Hwy 301, Ellenton, FL 34222
License #: 5100066
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. WIC.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall near WIF not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC on cook line left open: cut tomato 48°F, batter 51°F. Advised to keep top closed and or ice food and monitor.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Rear WIC: Chicken 48°F, beef 50°F
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drinks on clean dish rack next to cook line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above waffle irons.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris near 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Solarcaine, VapoRub on clean dish rack near cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Gravy 61°F, advised chef to reheat to 165°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Waffle irons.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagne, spinach pie in WIC. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour container observed without cover. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area near 3CS, as well as above toaster/microwaves.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink near 3CS as well as women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs stored above cut vegetables in RIC by prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Party room restrooms.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Party room restroom sinks and wait station hand sink at 75?F.
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Water at dish machine reading 103?F after multiple cycles.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. Employee tests are provided but no original certificates.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Party room restrooms.
  • Observed build up of ice in walk in freezer on floor, shelving and food boxes.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed multiple employees wipe sanitary gloved hands on apron between tasks.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon and sour cream portioned cups are held on ice where ice is not high enough in container to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Single serve butter and refrigeration-required creamers on tables. Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Shrimp and scallops thawing at 38?F fish at 45?F all in separate containers of standing water in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Salami slices and corn cook line glass door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Large flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. I've build up from evaporator unit on bread products in walk in cooler. . Bread immediately discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use tongs stored with handle lying in lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler wire shelving.
  • Critical - Observed cook with sanitary gloved hands on towel at waistline.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food (raw shell eggs cracked onto grill) to ready-to-eat food (cheese, sliced vegetables in cooler) without removing go=loves and washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth at wait station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold cut meats partially open, exposed being dripped on from walk in cooler fan unit above. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [cookline]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. [Dish room crew touching dirty then clean dishes without washing hands in between.]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor below fan in walk in cooler covered with standing water. Corrected On Site by mopping and sanitizing floor.
  • Observed heavy ice build up in walk in freezer. Ice is on floor, shelving and food boxes.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Cooked pasta stored below and adjacent to raw fish in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk in cooler fan unit dripping onto floor, food, shelving. Temporary correction On Site by putting a deep pan on top shelf below unit.
3/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Observed gravey and meat sauce prepared yesterday (1-31-2012) and holding temperatures between 55-60 degrees fahrenheit . Foods were cooled in five gallon containers. Issued stop sale.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-handsink located at both wait stations. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat food products in reach in cooler next to cookline. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-at wait station
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, onions Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed scoop for seasoning lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored next to single service items Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind steam table
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried(plastic drinking cups)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above dish storage area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit(ice scoop ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (shell eggs)stored over ready-to-eat food(chopped lettuce.) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for flour in back storage area lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups at dish storage area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on ceiling. Part on order.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed metal floor in walk in cooler turning upwards.
  • Observed wall erosion at corner under kitchen handsink and behind ice machine.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor(fire extinguisher on ground next to walk in freezer ). For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-large white container in dry storage area holding flour like substances and large square clear container holding flour. Corrected On Site.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents the possibility of contamination. Observed small bowls without a handle used for scooping p(chicken and beef base and rice in walk in cooler). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cloth used as a food contact surface in Biscuit drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-salad prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Observed damage along baseboard behind prep table holding toasters.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER IN HOLDING UNIT-REACH IN PREP COOLER
  • OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER LESS THAN 135 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT-ICE SCOOP. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical. OBSERVED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER ON A FOOD PREPERATION TABLE OR OVER/NEXT TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS-ABOVE CLEAN DISHES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR-PORTION CUPS AND TO GO BOXES IN WAIT STATION
  • Critical. COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM
  • OBSERVED PERSONAL CARE ITEM STORED WITH FOOD. OBSERVED JACKET HANGING ON RACK NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked-walk in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large square clear container under back prep table.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed full egg crates stored over sliced meat in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of food on walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface-bread drawer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food-sugar at wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink beverage on clean dish storage shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed box of to go cups stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-wait station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-dishwash area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Observed toxic cleaner stored under prep table next to dishware. Corrected On Site.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. OBSERVED STORAGE CONTACINERS HOLDING FLOUR & SUGAR LIKE SUBSTANCES UNLABLED
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING WOOD AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD SHELVES IN STORE ROOM
  • Critical. OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT WAIT STATION
  • OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN PLUG AT DUMPSTER
  • OBSERVED OPEN DUMPSTER LID
  • OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TIELS IN BACK STORAGE AREA
  • OBSERVED MSSING LIGHT SHILED IN WALK IN COOLER - REPEAT VIOLATION
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-white powder substance .
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-front prep area.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.-walk in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.observed unsealed wood shelves in use in storeroom
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-front prep area
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.-walkin cooler
7/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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