Alvins Cuisine, 6404 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALVINS CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6404 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818
License #: 5811476
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 01/21/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Food prepared in a private home. Black pudding delivered to the establishment from a private home. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw seasoned chicken 45 degrees, prepped at 12pm.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried chicken at the prep area 133 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried rice 63 degrees on the prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken bagged by the establishment stored over the raw fish.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above the sauces in the reach in cooler at the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Cooked duck stored on the top of the raw chicken in the white reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup without handle scooping the sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Soup bowl without handle scooping the flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Shopping bags storing food in the white reach in freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hand towel dispenser next to the 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Flour, sugar, salt containers on the shelf before the stove.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Detail cleaning inside the stove.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Detail cleaning of the six burner stove top.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelf where cooking oil stored.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handsink in the rear kitchen prep area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Frontline serving area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Men's/women's restrooms.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink clogged, water not draining out.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink next to the 3-compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-compartment.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom .
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom .
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink at the 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Maintain walls behind the cooking areas clean.
01/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Shrimps in the 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Blue container with the rice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the oven.
  • Observed build-up of light grease on nonfood-contact surface of the hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. The exterior of the rice cooker.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Both restrooms.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled apron on the rack with the food, dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the hood suppression being used to hang tongs at the cookline . Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
09/02/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Makeline cooler]. [Operator informed waiting on thermostat for the equipment]. [1/26/10] [Call Back found the makeline cooler not working. Call Back found potentially hazardous food stored in the reach in cooler. Shrimps at 77 degrees].
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. [Raw chicken, raw chicken gizzards stored with the french fries and noodles in the white reach in freezer]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [Raw shell eggs over the cooked chicken in the reach in cooler at the cookline ]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. [Non-handle plastic cup/bowl scooping the flour]. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. [Single use metal container burried into the rice]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. [Manager with braclet on his hand while preparing/cooking foods]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. [Half bottle of water on thr prep table ]. Repeat Violation. [Call Back found open water 1/3 full on the same prep table].
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [Call Back found the restroom without self-closing doors].
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. [Outside ].[Call Back found the property outside the rear exit not maintained clean].
1/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Makeline cooler]. [Operator informed waiting on thermostat for the equipment]. [1/26/10]
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. [Raw chicken, raw chicken gizzards stored with the french fries and noodles in the white reach in freezer]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [Raw shell eggs over the cooked chicken in the reach in cooler at the cookline ]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. [Non-handle plastic cup/bowl scooping the flour]. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. [Single use metal container burried into the rice]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-09-1 Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. [Manager with braclet on his hand while preparing/cooking foods]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. [Half bottle of water on thr prep table ]. Repeat Violation. [Call Back found open water 1/3 full on the same prep table].
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. [Plastic water jug cracked].
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. [ All the storage containers-flour, rice, salt].
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. [Hood filters].
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [Men's restroom ].
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. [Outside ].
1/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. [Employee using bare hands to scoop out chopped onions out of the food processor].
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [Grey flour container]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Shrimps 66 degrees prepped at purchased 12:30, sitting at the prep area]. Iced.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Eggs 66 degrees, reach in cooler at the cookline].
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Doubles 101 degrees, prep area].
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Pulorie 101 degrees, prep area].
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [Manager using a soiled table top fan to cool the cooked rice].
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Makeline cooler].
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. [Beef thawing out on the drainboard at the three compartment sink].
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. [Raw chicken, raw chicken gizzards stored with the french fries and noodles in the white reach in freezer]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [Raw shell eggs over the cooked chicken in the reach in cooler at the cookline ]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. [Employee using her bare hand to scoop out the chopped onions from the food processor]. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. [Non-handle plastic cup/bowl scooping the flour]. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. [Single use metal container burried into the rice]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. [Manager with braclet on his hand while preparing/cooking foods]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. [Half bottle of water on thr prep table ]. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. [Plastic water jug cracked].
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [Cutting board at the prep area before the stoves].
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. [ All the storage containers-flour, rice, salt].
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Rice cooker heavily soiled ].
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler at the cookline soiled slimey accumulation of water.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. [Hood filters].
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. [Handsink ].
  • Critical. Bathrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [Men's restroom ].
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. [Outside ].
1/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. [Fried rice 69 degrees on the prep line area].
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Split pea gravy 125 degrees]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [White rice 127 at the steam table ]. Reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [Cooked whole chicken at the prep area at 59/69 degrees . No time control being used].
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [Four stacks of shell eggs stored above the veggies in the cookline cooler].
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [Plastic bowl with no handle scooping the sugar ]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. [Plastic butter container scooping the flour]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. [Operator with braclet on hand].
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. [Aunty eating pizza in the kitchen area]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. [Two half bottles of drinking water on the prep table]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean under the cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. [Rice, salt, flour, sugar containers].
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. [Microwave on the top of the chicken cooler].
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [Cookline cooler very soiled. Need detail cleaning ].
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [All the storage shelves throughout the cooking area].
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [White reach in freezer].
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. [Underneath the prep area before the reach in cooler].
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Serving containers not stored inverted in the storage area]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Napkins on the table not properly protected from cross contamination].
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. [Women's restroom. Restroom locked off].
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms. [Women's restroom].
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [Frontline area]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [Handsink at the 3-compartment sink.]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [Frontline area]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. [Maintain walls clean].
  • Light shields not maintained clean.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premises in the storage area.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/09.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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