American Q, 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMERICAN Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
License #: 5800816
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Observed in (Smoke Room).
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hallway for servers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil stored on cooks line
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Toppings and danish stored on buffet line not properly Protected. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Liquid eggs and tray of seasoning inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed hose attached to faucet located in smoke room.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half/ half milk carton
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Spoke to Chef concerning the problem, provided Chef with copy of Consumer Advisory **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expresso machine located in server station.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ceramic dishes
  • Basic - Dishwash area storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored with sweetener sachets - front server station
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Coffe/tea jugs stored adjacent to hand wash sink - server station
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Adjacent to food prep tables. Also coating on light shields peeling off - extraction hood **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Near 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Prep table/chopping onions
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Old food debris observed behind blade
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 2. 23. Heavy build-up of white mold like substance on wire rack in WIC.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23 Heavy buildup of white mold like substance on wire rack in WIC.
  • Critical - Violation: 31 Missing HWS in dish machine area HWS removed. This violation must be corrected by 8/6/12. Callback inspectio: handsink ordered. 30 day time extension given - handsink must be installed by 9-06-12.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. French onion soup 44-46F and chicken enchalada soup 48F - walk in cooler - cooling from 8/5. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Outside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Build up on wall behind slicer; dinner plate storage carts.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Lid but no straw. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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. Mixed flour containe.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensdils stored in ice water at cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 52F - buffet and 70F at wait station - recommend improved storage on ice.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Ribs cooked 7/25 then frozen - ribs then removed on 8/4 without date being recorded to show shelf life. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris and food debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Milk on breakfast buffet - time log not filled in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage at 114F - hot hold cabinet - stored 2 hours. Reheated - hot holding rechecked at end of inspection - holding at 140F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Cooked veg medley - 2 containers - dated 7/25 and 7/26. Corrected On Site. Discarded. 3 containers of french onion soup prepared 7/24 - requires discarding. Corrected On Site. Discarded. Pepperoni - 1 container - 7/27. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). French onion and chicken enchalada soups not properly cooled from previous day. Corrected On Site. Discarded.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container - front cookline.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14 Grooved cutting boards.
  • Violation: 15 Torn gaskets on 2 RIC at cookline.
  • Violation: 23 Heavy buildup of white mold like substance on wire rack in WIC.
  • Critical - Violation: 31 Missing HWS in dish machine area HWS removed. This violation must be corrected by 8/6/12
6/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - 1 Dead and 1 live roach in kitchen on prep line. Mgr killed and cleaned both area as per DDM. Next day call back. This violation must be corrected by 6/7/12
  • CO2 tanks not properly secured.
  • Damp cloth not stored in sanitizer solution in between use.
  • Critical - Dish washer handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
  • Fan guards in WIC soiled with dust.
  • Grooved cutting boards.
  • Heavy buildup of white mold like substance on wire rack in WIC.
  • Hot dogs, corn, and sausage in WIF not covered.
  • Critical - Light buildup on white plastic deflector in the ice machine
  • Critical - Missing HWS in dish machine area HWS removed. This violation must be corrected by 8/6/12
  • No waste recp. Provided by HWS by coffee machine.
  • Sliced ham on ice at cookline at 50F less than 2hrs. Advised to cool within 2hrs to 41F or colder, cooked red potatoes at 46F on cookline as per mgr less than 2hrs. Advised to cool to 41F or colder within 2hrs. Any PHF held above 41F for 4hrs must be discarded.
  • Torn gaskets on 2 RIC at cookline.
  • Utensils stored in standing water less than 135F on cookline COS.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - clean food containers stored next to hand wash sink - no splash protection. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean stored dishes and cutlery not stored in manner that prevents overhead contamination.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at hand wash sink - kitchen. COS
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, employee restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris, fan covers - walk in cooler. COS
  • Critical - Observed box of single service cups stored on floor, wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored contaminated. Hair, glass fragment and food debris observed on plate ready for use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands - cracking shell eggs then handling cut fruit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener, kitchen. COS
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer, kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, dishwashing area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter at 59 degrees F. within 4 hour limit. Transferred to freezer for cooling.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils; spray can of butane fuel. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Restroom fixtures missing - no covered waste receptacle in ladies restroom.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, ice machine water filters - previous date: 8-14-10.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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