Red Top Cafe, 238 West Highway 98, Apalachicola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RED TOP CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 238 West Highway 98, Apalachicola, FL 32320
License #: 2901240
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 7/6/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed a plastic cup inside the cooked rice container inside the reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed uncovered frozen shrimps inside walkin freezer.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to drink machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed indoor garbage Cans needs cleaning.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in the walkin freezer area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area inside the two doors reachin cooler.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning underneath the hoods system.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers on the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed cook washing his hands incorrectly not for 20 second and turning the water off before drying his hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Observed employee washing her hands notice for 20 second and turning the water off before drying her hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair infront of the ice machine in the waitress station.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning inside the reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed the tea container not covered in the waitress station.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, green peas and baked beans on can rack.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach cooler across from ice machine.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk croutons.
  • Critical. Observed condiments; bulk sugar stored in unapproved dispensers. Observed sugar stored in rubbermaid tote with the name Noah Strickland written in black marker on the end of the tote.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed employee filling ice glass with customers cup and not using ice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee observed handling lemons with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Lemons
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk sugar.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk Croutons.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed no sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket behind front counter. Observed only soapy water.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits on grate of cookline.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top of storage rack behind cook line.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed a basket of spoons underneath plates for service not stored with handles all in the same direction for properly handling.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap on bottom of back side door.
  • Observed ceiling tile in front of womens restroom with water damage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back area of kitchen by lockers.
  • Observed employee purse behind front counter with napkins.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise of kitchen not kept clean inside kitchen area. Unused fryers and microwave.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. Stephanie Graham has worked since April 2010 with no employee training certification.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl to dispense peaches. Repeat Violation.9/8/09.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.9/8/09.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on several units. Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue- cookline .Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.9/8/09
4/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 4-22-10.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl to dispense peaches. Repeat Violation.9/8/09.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.coffee grinds in sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.9/8/09.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on several units. Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue- cookline .Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.wait station
  • Observed build-up of food debris on cooler doors.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.9/8/09
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Lights not functioning above dish area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.slaw
  • 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean cups stored on dirty trays.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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