Top Of The Lake, 3651 Se Hwy 441 Box 1, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOP OF THE LAKE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3651 Se Hwy 441 Box 1, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 5700622
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 01/13/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.unable to use water too hot no cold available . at kitchen handsink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.kitchen handsink cold water faucet broken. unuseable.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.back door blocked by equipment and mop bucket
01/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then enter food preparation area, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of grey jellylike slime in the interior of ice machine easily moveable with alcohol swab.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet at kitchen handsink leaking .
  • Critical. Observed containers of medicines, tecnu,ibuprfen,vitamens improperly stored over prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.at back kitchen door,equipment stacked as to make egress difficult .
09/23/2010Routine - 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.sour cream at 2 door stainless at storage rack
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.pitcher of white powdrr at dry storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at wait prep table
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Unapproved flood light used in heating lamp.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.squirt bottle ofhand sanitizer stored over open box of paper single serve sugar packets at dry storage shelf Corrected On Site.
07/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.plastic container of white powder at spice rackn9n kitchen
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.container of cooked ham sitting on fish eggwash /batter in reachin at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed handsink at waitstation used as dump sink as evidenced by ice cubes and dark liquid in sink
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.plastic pitcher of white powder at dry storage not labled
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped wiped hanes on pants and grabbed clean wisk By food contact end and used in eggssingle-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled plastic glass used as scoop in sugar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink at waitstation
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.fantastic oxypowercleaner sprayer hung over/above flour sacks at dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.confirmation of online payment Corrected On Site.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken over beef
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food raw shell eggs stored beside cut lrttuce ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residueat cookline .
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.sanitizer and cleaner stored with toilet tissue in storage area
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken over fish and beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs touching beside containers of cucumber Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled wipecloth stored on/touching clamshell single service items at dry storage Corrected On Site. ss items discarded
  • Soiled Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at kitchen Corrected On Site.repairman had been called before inspection began
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.waste water from ice machine collecting in puddle outside at side of building
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.carpet cleaner with toilet paper/over handtowels Corrected On Site.
10/23/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.raw froglegs date marked 5/22/09 Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.canadian bacon-reachin
  • Critical. Observed processed potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.chicken packages removed from original box no date marks
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.FULLY COOKED CANADIAN BACON stored on tray with raw steaks and raw sausage in reachin cooler
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of food-cup in flour handle touching food
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.bowels and plates stored on rack at back door not protected from greasevand air bourne dust-observed dust and small flying insects stuck to dishes in clean storage rack
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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