Serving Spoon, 3550 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SERVING SPOON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3550 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6804133
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/22/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when changing sanitary gloves and then engage in food preparation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food at cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in walkin cooler rusty.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust on fans for cooling unit in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to food preparation table.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink next to food preparation table.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, drain pipe not working at handwash sink next to food preparation table.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Cardboard boxes next to gas water heater.
11/22/2010Routine - 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 employee handling lettuce in kitchen with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Newspapers used as shelf cover in reachin cooler at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler in kitchen with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid with bagged garbage inside.
  • Observed building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Torn screens on porch around walkin cooler area.
08/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin cooler wire racks beginning to rust.
  • Observed build-up of dust on cooling unit fan covers in walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Small sauce cups stored on shelf with chemicals in back room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils, glass cleaner hanging on rack with clean food containers near dishmachine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Boxes of paper on floor next to ice machine . Repeat Violation.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cheese and cut vegatables in reachin cooler at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black material on cutting board on prep table.
  • Observed residue build-up on speed racks in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire rack shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Ceiling tile missing in hallway to bathrooms.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fire suppressant pipes over grill and reachin cooler are dusty.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Broken boxes of old office papers stacked next to icemachine in kitchen .
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked chicken breasts at 125 degrees F cooling at room temperature in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils at dishwash machine then engage in handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair covering preparing food in kitchen .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on reachin coolers at cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on back splash guard behind coffee makers.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of hard boiled eggs in handwash sink at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed large hole in wall in kitchen office.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloths bucket in kitchen exceeds 100ppm chlorine . Corrected On Site.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walkin freezer .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reachin cooler next to stove. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board behind ovens .
  • Observed beverage/ice dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface. Handleless metal bowel in sugar bin.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food, cutting board on reachin cooler at cookline has black stains/debris .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Blade and assembly .
  • Critical. Observed old soiled plastic stuck to guide bar on slicer in kitchen .
  • Observed floor and wall juncture cove molding tile broken with piece missing at entrance to cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler light lacks cover. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Empty beer cans , cardboard and plastic on ground around outside area of walkin cooler and exit door.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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