Sarah's Suwannee Cafe, Hwy 349, Suwannee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARAH'S SUWANNEE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: Hwy 349, Suwannee, FL 32692
License #: 2500133
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 7/23/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 upright downstairs.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening open cheese,and turkey.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented menu states grouper none on premises and no invoices.Cook stated Swai is used on grouper sandwhich which is sold for $8.95.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit whipped butter 60.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner box of dteaks.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening sliced meats.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food shell eggs above ham.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour
5/11/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license fee of $50.00 is past due.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. Using copies in place.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees men's restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust kitchen lights.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface bottom cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor bottled water.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor By fryer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. holding tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live fly in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor to go boxes.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle under sink and unlabled sanitizer bucket. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors door open no screen.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour. Repeat Violation.
8/29/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom lid under can.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat bowl gor rice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit co5n beef 70.Discarded. Butters 56.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above sausage and ham.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitizer bucket.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle under sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease by fryer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name baking soda.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation chicken salad dated 1/11/11. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage in freezer for pork chops.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored Not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink 3 Bsy sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture 3 bay sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease by fryers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under sink.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-24-1 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. baked beans dated 7-11, opened buttermilk dated 7-5 & 8-1, whipped cream 7-9, lima beans dated 8-6, cooked cabbage dated 7-28.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cottage cheese
  • 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. potatos
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 83 on counter
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs over cheese sauce
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men's room
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. expired- kathy kohler 1-10
8/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. home canned okra Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. corned beef hash dated 5-7
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dairy products, ham
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. vegetable, srice
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 64 in reachin
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. used triple sink
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. floor fan in kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups, to go containers
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pot of potatos on it Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storerOOM floor. under produce
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. can of lysol by beer tap, damp rid on top of freezer
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. clutter accumulated in kitchen
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. tammy's card expired 3-10
  • 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. expired- kathy kohler 1-10
6/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. GALLON CONTAINER OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE WATER NOT LABELED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. GROUPER AND CRAB CAKES. MANY OTHER ALSO Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.TWO FLATS OF EGGS HELD AT 75 F. ROOM TEMPERATURE . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.BOWL USED TO SCOOP HASHBROWN POTOTOES. 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.BREADS ETC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. ASH TRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUTTS BY HWS.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. NONE SET UP OR USED.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD EQUIPMENT .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.GLASSES.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.LARGE POT IN HWS.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.FRYER AREA.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION .
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. DISHES .
  • 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. Pro
12/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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