Big Wheel Country Kitchen & Bbq Pit, 1224 W Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BIG WHEEL COUNTRY KITCHEN & BBQ PIT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1224 W Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34474
License #: 5202529
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink and spigot by smoker.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheddar.
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Glass cleaner with flour. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Crackers, Wesson Oil, and BBQ sauce stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading, and Sugar.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in freezer shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Macaroni and Cheese, Sausage, Eggs, and and Corn. **Repeat Violation**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent cover near front door
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on freezer door, handsink, and shelves next to handsink in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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. Ribs and Beans.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Big 5 foodborne illness bacteria.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Macaroni cheese, rice, chicken in triple door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Triple door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exit door.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Cracked and broken floor tiles by triple door reach- in cooler.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Crackedd and broken floor tiles by triple door reach- in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Triple door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants present throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Exit door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Macaroni cheese, rice, chicken in triple door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed boxes of single service was on the floor.
  • Critical - Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed no backflow device provided @ the mop sink outside.
  • Critical - Observed no hand washing sign posted @ the hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed no hand washing sign posted in the bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed no soap at the kitchen hand sink. COS.
  • Critical - Observed no towels provided @ the kitchen hand sink. COS.
  • Critical - Observed portable extinguisher not fully charged.
  • Critical - Observed utensils stored inside hand sink and not accessible for hand washing.
  • Critical - Observed
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade shopping bags used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice inside reach in cooler not date marked . Corrected On Site.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease in mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing door.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in restroom lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at restroom handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue in bathroom.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food, grease, and a black residue accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler poor repair.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease in mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed triple sink dripping continuously and handsink clogged.
  • Observed walls in smoker area not solid 4' high around unit.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated of a black residue.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Brown Gravy 94 Degrees on shelf over stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside back door.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR. Repeat Violation.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk inside reach in not date marked .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork chops/ribs inside reach in not date marked .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. True reach in cooler .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on front hand sink .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink outside .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Urinal in restroom out of order .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to wash utensils . Steel wool still inside hand sink in the kitchen area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Restroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front hand sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front hand sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/19/2010Routine - 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. Milk and cheese inside the reachin cooler not date marked .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Shopping bags used the store food inside the reach in freezer .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, inside the mop sink .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed back door has gap at top & bottom .
  • Observed debris accumulated on the floor below triple sink .
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Milk crate and register blocking from door exit .
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Frigidaire microwave oven is missing the fan blade cover inside .
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License is delinquent .
9/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice & macaroni inside the reach in cooler not date marked .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice inside the reach in cooler holding at 48 F, macaroni @ 46 F , beef @ 47 F. This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice & macaroni @ 46-48 F, overnight .
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.True reach in cooler incapable of maintaining the required temperature . This violation must be corrected by : 9/16/09.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Frigidaire microwave oven is missing the fan blade cover inside .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Frigidaire model .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of debris inside the mop sink outside .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Restroom .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Restroom .
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects belOw the triple /handsink in the kItchen area .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor below the triple sink .
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License is delinquent .
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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