Best Western Of St Augustine, 2445 Sr 16, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BEST WESTERN OF ST AUGUSTINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2445 Sr 16, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
License #: 6501925
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Lobby restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Buffet cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Evidence of Three compartment sink Quaternary Ammonium being setup incorrectly, employee described incorrect method when asked including using cloth to dry off food contact surfaces. Explained proper method. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In pantry.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Eggs, sausage, and waffle batter utilizing Time as a Public Health Control. Provided plan to desk manager and explained how to complete. **Corrected On-Site**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Restroom in lobby.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On shelf above coffee maker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Juice in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Buffet area.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Containers of juice concentrate.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Throughout. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples wrapped with labels still affixed.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Breakfast counter top.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet cooler, eggs and yogurt 50-52°.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Eggs 52°, Yogurt 50°.
  • Intermediate - Container of toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water in ice bucket in breakfast kitchen.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Bathroom by kitchen storage. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped apples on breakfast buffet.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes of Danish pastries on top, and plastic tub inside sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In small reachin on buffet **Admin Complaint**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working over 2 months. **Admin Complaint**
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small reachin in kitchen behind buffet.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind chest freezer, in kitchen storage area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Interior top of microwave in lobby area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gallon container of milk sitting out in kitchen area at 65?F. Placed back into cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Gallon container of milk defrosting on draining board. Placed into sink, under cold running water.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of juice machine on buffet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On draining board of kitchen
12/17/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In reachin cooler in storage room. Found one to put insidebunit. Corrected On Site. 10/5/12 At callback no thermometer in small reachin on buffet
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Box of apples on floor in small storage room. Box removed from floor 10/5/12 At callback box of apple on floor in storage room
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of juice machine
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Bathroom by kitchen storage room.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Only a box of thin tissues by kitchen handsink , not dessigned to dry hands on. Stack of paper towels placed at handsink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Buffet attendant working at time of inspection new. Unable to see proof of employee training for regular buffet attendant. 10/5/12 At callback no proof, but another new employee (Gabor) has been hired to do breakfast buffet. Proof of employee training must be available at next inspection.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Bathroom by kitchen storage room.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Only a box of thin tissues by kitchen handsink , not dessigned to dry hands on. Stack of paper towels placed at handsink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box sitting in handsink . Removed by buffet attendant
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In reachin cooler in storage room. Found one to put insidebunit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Buffet attendant working at time of inspection new. Unable to see proof of employee training for regular buffet attendant.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small reachin on breakfast buffet
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Kitchen attendant indicated he disposes mopsink water into storm drain, instead of mopsink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of applesbon floor in small storage room. Box removed from floor
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Small reachin cooler in kitchen area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of juice machine
7/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • 3. 53B-08-1: Observed no proof of required employee training provided. Inspections dated 09/21/11 and 11/30/11.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. APPLES ON BREAKFAST BUFFET NOT WRAPPED OR PLACED UNDER SNEEZEGUARD.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. BREAKFAST EMPLOYEE UNFAMILIAR WITH USE OF TEST STRIPS, PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES, HOW TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, OR WHEN USE OF GLOVES IS REQUIRED.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. PLASTIC CRATE FULL OF LOAVES OF BREAD STORED IN KITCHEN HANDSINK.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUAT STRIPS NEVER USED, PER EMPLOYEE. STILL IN FOIL.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. BREAKFAST ATTENDEE HANDLING APPLES AND BREAD WITH BARE HANDS.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOXES OF CEREAL AND BOX OF APPLES IN STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO BATHROOMS
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 JUGS OF MILK ON EDGE OF SINK IN KITCHEN: 69 AND 70'F (LEFT OUT SINCE 6AM. MILK 67'F, BOILED EGGS 66'F (BOTH ON BREAKFAST BUFFET LINE). ALL FOODS INTENDED TO BE RETURNED TO REFRIGERATOR AT END OF BREAKFAST, PER BREAKFAST ATTENDEE ON DUTY. (TEMPS TAKEN AT 10AM). Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. STYROFOAM CUPS STORED UNDER DRAIN OF SINK AT BREAKFAST COUNTER.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. PLASTIC UTENSILS ON BREAKFAST COUNTER NOT FACING SAME DIRECTION.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. DEODORIZER AND GLASS CLEANER IN SPRAY BOTTLES STORED WITH STYROFOAM CUPS (UNDER COUNTER AT BREAKFAST COUNTER)
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/8/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS REQUIRED. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. DISHES IN TRIPLE SINK WASHED WITHOUT SANITIZING. Corrected On Site. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON PROPER PROCEDURE. DISHES THEN WASHED/RINSED/SANITIZED.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN SMALL KITCHEN AREA IN BREAKFAST ROOM. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS REQUIRED. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. RESTROOM DIRECTLY NEXT TO REFRIGERATION STORAGE CLOSET.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 ON FLOOR NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN STORAGE CLOSET (WHERE LARGE REFRIGERATOR/BOX FREEZER ARE LOCATED). Corrected On Site. SWEPT UP.
  • Observed debris accumulated in kitchen area. OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS BEHIND BOX FREEZER IN REFRIGERATION/STORAGE CLOSET.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. GRAVY (90'F) COOLING IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER (IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITHIN BREAKFAST ROOM). Corrected On Site. REMOVED LID ON CONTAINER.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF WAFFLE BATTER IN BREAKFAST ROOM
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. INTERIOR OF CABINET (UNDER COFFEE MAKERS IN BREAKFAST ROOM) DETERIORATING WITH APPARENT WATER DAMAGE
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK, GRAVY
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. UTENSILS IN BREAKFAST ROOM FACING DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. EXTERIOR DOOR TO BREAKFAST ROOM. Repeat Violation.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 1. 32-16-1: Observed handwash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In small kitchen area. Repeat violation.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN SMALL KITCHEN AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. FRONT DOOR TO BREAKFAST ROOM/KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LARGE BOX OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BUTTER 74'F IN CABINET (APPROX 10lbs., 720ct.). BOILED EGGS 76'F AT BUFFET LINE. MILK 62'F IN REFRIGERATOR (RETURNED FROM BREAKFAST BAR). In compliance at today's callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. APPLES AT BREAFAST BAR NOT WRAPPED OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED. In compliance at today's callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF CUPS
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN SMALL KITCHEN AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. FRONT DOOR TO BREAKFAST ROOM/KITCHEN
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-04-1 Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. BREAKFAST ATTENDEE UNFAMILIAR WITH PROBE THERMOMETER, TEST STRIPS, AND PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE/STORAGE.
5/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. APPLES AT BREAFAST BAR NOT WRAPPED OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. BREAKFAST ATTENDEE UNFAMILIAR WITH PROBE THERMOMETER, TEST STRIPS, AND PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE/STORAGE.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN SMALL KITCHEN AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LARGE BOX OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BUTTER 74'F IN CABINET (APPROX 10lbs., 720ct.). BOILED EGGS 76'F AT BUFFET LINE. MILK 62'F IN REFRIGERATOR (RETURNED FROM BREAKFAST BAR).
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF CUPS
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. FRONT DOOR TO BREAKFAST ROOM/KITCHEN
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOILED DISHES, BEFORE WRAPPING APPLES
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. APPLES
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. FORKS NOT FACING SAME DIRECTION AT SELF-SERVICE AREA
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOXES OF CUPS, NAPKINS
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
12/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.-milk
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-butter and cream cheese kept at room temp-discussed tine in lieu or cold holding requirements. Cureent product discarded-Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.-flip top for breads , muffins Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.-apples on buffet uncivered
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.-shelf in backroom not sealed/painted
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.-utensils every which way and plates open faced
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-backroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-back room
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-soap
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.-spray bottle inside cabinet with linen and pots.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.-inside cabinet
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/3/2009Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
10/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Foods properly cooled
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
8/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued
No report available. 12/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/14/2008Food-Licensing InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 7/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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