Bantam Chef (The), S Church & Court St, Bunnell, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BANTAM CHEF (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: S Church & Court St, Bunnell, FL 32110
License #: 2800007
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest rooms
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 2 flies in kitchen
08/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cigarette packages , lighters , on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rest rooms
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By slicer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in prep area
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 2 flies in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef , tomatoes , seafoods , hot dogs at 50°f in walk in cooler and reach in cooler :kitchen
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Beef , tomatoes , seafoods , hot dogs at 50°f in walk in cooler and reach in cooler :kitchen
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 28°f in ice water : re calibrated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Cooler by cookline Beef , Tomatoes, at 49°f.
  • 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. Beef , tomatoes , seafoods , hot dogs at 50°f
08/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for chili at frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer lid
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer. Dairy under raw meats in chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pinklike substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rest rooms
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer lining cracked / walk in cooler items at 45°f
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Tiny flies by onions in dry storage
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef , pork in walk in cooler at 45°f ( moved to another cooler)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
9/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Dusty portable fan grills
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom toilet soiled
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Prep area
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Extension cord on Onion container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.exterior of equipment
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Soap over onions in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. Frontline to tea machine
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKIN COOLER :BREAD
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE APRONS OVER FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. UNAWARE OF MINIMUM COOK TEMPERATURE ON BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG OF ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. FREEZER DOOR
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. DUSTY FAN GRILL :KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER LID
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED PORK IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found ONE LIVE ON COOKLINE WALL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. TOXICS OVER OIL CONTAINER
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. BROKEN HANDLE INFLOUR CONTAINER
5/24/2011Routine - 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. HAM
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. WALKIN COOLER CURTAIN , REACH IN COOLER
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. FRONTLINE WATER FILTER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER LID
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BLACK SUBSTANCE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FRONTLINE
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER CURTAIN
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN GRILL WALKIN COOLER
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELFS
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY CHEST FREEZER LID
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. CONDENSATION DRIPPING IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. PREPLINE AND DRYSTORAGE
6/2/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOODS UNDER DRIPPING LINE IN WALKINCOOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER ON FLOOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. TOUCHING SLICED MEAT WITH BAREHAND CONTACT Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELFS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY CHEST FREEZER LID
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. CONDENSATION DRIPPING IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER REACHIN FREEZER IN KITCHEN BY COMPRESSOR AND IN PAPER ENVELOPE . NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON KITCHEN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND BY DRYSTORAGE SHELF, UNDER SLICER , UNDER CHEST FREEZER , 2 LIVE ON FLOOR BY PREPTABLE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. PREPLINE AND DRYSTORAGE
6/1/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. WALK IN COOLER CONDESATION DRIPPING ON FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. SUGAR
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. RUSTED FREEZER CHESTS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SODA
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BATHROOM
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. CIGARETTE ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
9/1/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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