Arabellas, 346 West Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ARABELLAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 346 West Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880
License #: 6306102
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on salad maketable on cookline
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Front bar area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Cookline
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and dishroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pizza kitchen
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Salad area
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Salad area
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dough mixer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area and salad area
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/11/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
11/26/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
9/19/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back of pizza area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bistro pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Carrots and onions walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Main bar 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. Spices
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and knives on dish rack in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. scoop handle in flour broken.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee touching bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. near cookline.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws uncovered in bar area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour in pizza bistro.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside walkin cooler.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. scoop inside flour in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. in pizza bistro.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cut ham inside reachin cooler in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour in pizza bistro.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walkin cooler.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in both mens and womens bathrooms.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on fan guard in pizza bistro area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. in pizza bistro area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. in reachin coolers in pizza bistro area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensils on cookline.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. near walkin cooler.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack not inverted.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in bar area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside freezer in pizza bistro.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in bar area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in pizza caf?
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside mens restroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside womens restroom.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. server touching bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons in drink ice.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. carrots inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. near cookline.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws not covered in bar area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups near back door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham and pasta in 1 door cooler in pizza bistro.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 25-01-1 Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws in bar area not covered.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice and milk inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer in pizza bistro.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensils on cookline.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons near cooked beans.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws in bar area not covered.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in pizza bistro.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. on floor in pizza bistro.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in pizza bistro.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. remoldel on pizza bistro without approved plan review. This violation must be corrected by : 12/26/10.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Back prep area
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cookline
  • 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. To-go cups
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Serverline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2-door reachin cooler salad area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dishmachine
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Above clean dish rack
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/25/10.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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