Blue Palmetto Cafe, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE PALMETTO CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
License #: 6300144
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Handles on sandwich maketable in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reachin cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area of back kitchen
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1-Door reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Front of drink machine
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. 3-compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in sinkon frontlinr Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Door on reachin cooler frontline-parts on order
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Frontline
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. To-go Boxes
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on ice shoot. Dining room
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, simple sugar
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater near walkin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on top of dishwashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. on self service soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. coffee filters near front counter.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice and cooked fish inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar and flour. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice inside dry storeroom.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer 47 degrees F. and butter 48 degrees F on self service counter.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on outside lid of ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer on self service bar.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken salad inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour near cookline.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. near walkin freezer.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks spoons and knives in self service area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bagged lettuce walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Toothpicks dining room
5/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Maketable
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walkin freezer
1/13/2010Routine - 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. Rice walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Front display case
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Sandwich maketable
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Maketable
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Maketable by walkin freezer
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Plates-cookline
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Stockroom
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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