The Brick House Cafe, 113 W Prosser Drive, Plant City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE BRICK HOUSE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 113 W Prosser Drive, Plant City, FL 33563
License #: 3912659
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Light not functioning.kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.shelf next to
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.aoda machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.kitchen area
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.too near food prep and dishes
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.tea
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.onion in floor
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea pitchers need covered and tea urns need lids
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.chest type freezer lid
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind toaster
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.tea in dining room
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers on tables need to be held in coolers until needed
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored . All medicine needs to be stored in office
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.baffle need cleaning
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen -cookline
  • Light not functioning.kitchen area,prep area
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. cookline -equipment need to be cleaned of grease and food debris
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.cove molding missing or broken left of backdoor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind reachin coolers and freezers
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken over cooked potatos -vegatables
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin coolers door handlle needs repair
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. medicine on shelf with plates
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.tea,lemons on front counter
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.coffee
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal item stored with food.purses
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.tea out front-need to be covered
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.on floor next to walkin coolers
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen area
  • Light not functioning. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. icewater
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. underside soda tower
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. clran backside of baffle
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. using as dump sink,causing it to become stopped up
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. icetea and lemons on server counter
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink not draining properly
  • 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. For reporting purposes only. kitchen area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/2/2011Routine - 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. mark all milks ,creams ,cheeses ,coldcuts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. date mark all dishes held over
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. eggs on floor in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea,lemons on front counter
  • 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. dishwasher failed to wash hand after touching dirty dishes then handling clean dishes
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open drink on cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. employee preping food in kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. ladies purses ,cigarette ,keys,cellular phone
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. medicine on prep unit on cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. lemons in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. coldcuts ,milks ,cheeses
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large bulk container need s labeled
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. shell eggs on floor
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using bowl to dip potatoe
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle down in bulk sugar bin
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. sides of ice machine needs cleaning
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline
  • Light not functioning. several lights in kitchen areas need replaced -too dark
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave dry goods in open bags; ansfer the contents to clean covered containers.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-hot-water faucet at the cookline-handwashing sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lids closed. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Open, refrigerated foods (milk) must be marked with 7-day-date labels.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep skewered shrimp covered in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Dood not leave flour or sugar in open bags; transfer the contents to clean; covered containers.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Do not use metal-banded-paint brushes for basting; provide plastic-banded, foodgrade-rated basting brushes.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Wipe down the insides of the reach-in freezers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Store styrofoam-takeout containers, on the cookline. inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-cold-water faucet at the cookline-handwashing sink.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. Securely bag all garbage, before placing it into the dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lids closed. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label bulk-food-storage containers with the common name of their contents.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Do not touch toast with bare hands; w sh hands and wear disposable-plastic gloves to butter toast. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Do not use metal-banded paint brushes for basting; provide plastic-banded, foodgrade-rated basting brushes.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the bread crumbs from the counter beneath the toaster.
  • Cleaned and sanitized utensils not properly stored. Wrap silverware in napkins so that any exposed portions are handles only.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking pipe beneath the cookline-handwashing sink.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. Securely bag all garbage, before placing it in the dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lids closed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. 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. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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