Arby's, 417 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ARBY'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 417 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974-4342
License #: 5700462
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 6/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed sliced cheese held at room temp onmakeline, no time marks. Must use or discard by 1:30
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed egg and sausage held at 119°F and time limit exceeds 4 hours. Must discard at 10:30
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At customer self service ice dispenser
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cheeses held on make line at room temp no written plan no time marks
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.clamshells at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.observed pan of thick white gravy in walkin cooler temp at 63°F after 6 hours of cooling, pan put in to cool from breakfast found after 5.5 hours plus in cold hold at 63°F, voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At dining room,
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 5 to 6 inches of thick white gravy not cooled in 6 hours
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.broken not covered
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.observed bag of garbage on ground and cardboard all over ground on dumpster enclosure.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. I e scoop container not remove able for cleaning and buildup of debris inside
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Overfill and garbage piled out holding lid open additional bag on ground.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.opened bag of raw fish over open case of chocolate cakes **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.. Manager wearing multiple ornate rings, dipping ice, frying foods, boxing foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.manager cooking fried foods, boxing foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles.observed paper single service boat used as spatula on eggs on griddles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed easy eggs liquid egg mix held in container of ice with ice only covering approximatly 1 inch of 8 inch container. Egg mixture found at 52°F at top of container. Must be used or discarded by 12:00pm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed roast beef on slicer with heat lamps not positioned to evenly heat roast, observed range of temperature from 119°F to 139°F, Must be used by 1pm, reposition lights to fully maintain 135°F or hotter.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed black/green crusty growth around nozzle area a bone nozzles, directly over cups when filled at soda dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At dining area
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed opened sleeve of sandwich boats stored beside with plastic packaging touching sanitizer wipe bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.spray bottles pointed toward container of croissants **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.wood braces inside reachin freezer not sealed ,not non porous.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin dispenser chute at drive through.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At outside mop sink and hose is installed
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed ice scoop in container that was dusty as evidenced by grey debris when wiped with alcohol swab
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed outside of grease dumpster not clean.heavy buildup of old grease on dumpster and surrounding ground.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at outside hose.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Fuzzy grey growth on racks and moldy smell in walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Observed rain leaking into establishment through roof at back 3 bay sink area. ceiling tiles removed and water dripping onto floor. Water dripping on to shelves containing single service gloves and dishwashing implements and papertowels.. At time of inspection water was shunted from warewash area . all surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. All single service storage removed from area.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.touced foods dropped on floor with gloved hands then continued to work cookine without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment.Observed cook drop open paper boat of deli meat on floor then place on prep surfac then replace in cooler. Corrected On Site.Discarded items that touched floor then sanitized sll surfaces.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Front counter and window staff wearing ornate rings and braceletsvand watches, serving fries and plating pastries.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Observed single service glovesvand papertowels on shelf contaminated by watter dripping in from roof leaak. Corrected On Site. removed items to dry location andvdiscard all wet/contaminated packages.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nested
  • 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. Training records not filled out.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed cook with gloves on reach in pants pockets then continued to touch breads ,meats, preparvready to eat foods without washing hands and/or changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. observed metal pan and spoon with old food debris and cutting board with dirt /debris stored at clean dishdry rack.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with clean utensils . Observed employee jacket hung infront of and touching clean pans at back storage
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.comet spray cleaner stored with/beside and pointed over paper wrapped single service salt and pepper Corrected On Site.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed cook sweeping floor with gloves on , changed gloves then resumed preparing orders touching ready to eat foods without washing hands before glove change. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed food residue on lexan pan at clean dish storage. Corrected On Site.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.breakfast items in warmer at makeline not found at 135 degrees F or hotter. Manager states items are discarded after breakfast which is 4 hours. Will use time as a public health control. For form and more information please visit website www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr . print and fill out form,Time as a Public health control .
9/20/2011Routine - 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.bulk deli meat opened not date marked in walkin cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.burger containers not stored inverted, not protected from above contamination . Corrected On Site.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.inside walkin cooller on unsealed wooden slats. observed strong moldlike smell inside cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walkin cooler .strong moldlike odor noted in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. GIVEN FORM "TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.eggs and sausage , may use thru breajfast then discard-must fill out "TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL" FORM FOR BREAKFAST ITEMS NOT HELD TO TEMPERATURE OF 135 or HOTTER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at back of building ,hose attached.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.foods in alto sham on line.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.alto sham on line foods found at 98 to 100 degrees F Corrected On Site.will use time as a public health control. foods stored in alto sham must be discarded after 4 hours. unless foods can be maintained at 135 degrees F or hotter.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions on floor in walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop in dusty bowel on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food with multiple intricate rings with stones.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.spatula broken and chipped.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on counter at makeline,and at ice machine .
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.sandwich boxes and fry boxes,not inverted to protect from above contamination at fry station and make line.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.SE corner outside building .
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.non at handsink
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under frontline equipment and cabinets .
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed water damaged ceiling tile,bulging and cracked. in disrepair.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at and over dishwash and clean dish storage area.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed egg omlette , and sausage patties held in auto sham at 80 and 86 degreesF . items cooked at 5:00 am breakfast lasts until 10:30 Corrected On Site. items must be discarded after 4 hours
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed one half and one whole roast beef loaf cooked previous day held in auto sham overnight ,found at 123 degreesF , d Corrected On Site. discarded.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.auto sham at frontline maintaining food at 86 degreesF do not use equipment untill able to maintain foods at 135 degreesF or hotter.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed manager take toast with bare hands ,stated that the sandwich was for herself then reached into cooler and picked up bacon from large plate of bacon theached into salads preptop and picked up tomatoes and shredded lettuce from amounts in pans for sandwiches. with bare hands.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine ,observed dusty debris on surface .
  • Critical. Observed food manager wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. manager with many ornate rings retreiveing lettuce and tomato from reachin with bare hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed manager with icing bag , drip icing on hands, put down bag and walk away ,lick fingers then return and pick up icing bag and ice turnovers, bag turnover with tongs and deliver to customer , without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed employee pouring chemicals for cleaning then remove gloves and put on new gloves to begito prepare food without first washing handsCorrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a manager with long fingernails working with exposed food. and using bare hands in food containers to remove food.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.observed sponges used at front counter to wipe trays and counters Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairauto sham handle broken staff using screwdriver to open. gaskets broken unable to maintain temperature .
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.observed dishwasher wash and sanitize, then rinse . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.observed black slime on drop guard,easily moveable with alcohol swab
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black slime and food debris on shake dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under frontline equipment and cabinets .
  • Observed water damaged ceiling tile,bulging and cracked. in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at and over dishwash and clean dish storage area.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed ice scoop on top of dusty ice machine
  • Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.observed chopper with food debris visable on blades placed indish dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed grease dust and hair stuck to light guard at roast beef warmer
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at back side hosebib
  • Observed food debris and excessive dust buildup accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.water dripping from ceiling in walkin cooler and pooling on floor
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ceiling tiles wt and drooping down over walkin units and side wall;observed condensation from Airconditioner units actively dripping into buckets from ceiling.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water actively dripping from ceiling in walkin cooler. floor wet with water.
7/16/2010Routine - 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.turkey loaf/ham-in walkin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ultra pasturized pooled egg eggwash on counter at cookline Corrected On Site.discarded gave information for time as a public health control
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.observed slicer for roast beef not yet setup for day with old meat particles in blade casing and within the blade gauge at frontline pep
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at drivethrough
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at customer service
  • Critical. Observed buildup ofold food on shake dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.exterior door handles of microwave
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed old food/dustb and grease buildup on heat lamps for roast beef scer -meat particles hanging from lights
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.pipes to control condensation run off not properly draining -water running onto floor under units
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Outside at south rear corner
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under equipment and along walls at dishwash area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.water leaking from condensation of units -condensation plumbing not properly draining at front cookline
  • 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. EMPLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED
4/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at back outside corner of building
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.water leaking from damag4d ceiling tiles over walkin cooler and atback near dishwash area
4/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all foods in walkin above 41 degrees-deli ham/deli roast beef/raw formed beef roast/cheese.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.chicken salads prepped 4/5/10 found at 51 degreesF on 4/6/10-see stop sale
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler ambient air temp 42 degrees-food received from delivery on 4/5/10 not at 41 degrees at inspection 4/6/10-see temps records all foods in cooler above 41 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.4 door sandwich prep reachin at cookline-ambient air ar 50 degreesF -foods found above 50 degreesF -see stop sale
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, and put on gloves without washing hands
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at back outside corner of building
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.water leaking from damag4d ceiling tiles over walkin cooler and atback near dishwash area
4/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed employee slicing ham /weighing and portioning using bare hands -touching meat and utensils /single service boats with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.staff washed hands using cold water
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at drivethrough
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.marie bain at cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.ovens at back
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).not cooled fRom 135 to 41 degrees in 6 hours-sausage gravy-found at 65 degrees after 6 hours cooling time - 10:30am to 4:30 pm
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.salami and pepperoni in ziplock in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.sausage gravy in walkin cooler -started cooling at 10:30am-at 4:30pm found at 65 degreesF Corrected On Site.discarded see stop sale handout on proper cooling techniques given
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.on top of ice machine
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer/dicer .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on shake machine dispensing area.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.unpainted /unvarnished wooden strips on shelves in walkin cooler with black moldlike growth on wood and cooler wals
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.at cookline/prep
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelving in walkin co0ler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.exterior of microwave /handles
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.open from above food contact surface up and unprotected -ss sandwich wrap at prepline/ff cups at fry warmer
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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