Bistro 1245, 1245 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BISTRO 1245
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1245 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5109
License #: 1101970
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/28/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 44 [walkin], Ranch dressing 45 [walkin], Sourcream 54 [cookline], Cream 44 [prep cooler], Mozzerella cheese 48. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. soup 131 degrees f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Lids on sausage and mozzerella.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area,unlocked.
  • Observed tongs with handle in contact with salad mix.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washing hands for less than 20 seconds.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage container walkin cooler .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler shelving .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink drains slow.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walkin cooler .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Hot holding unit.
10/28/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. Cheeses. Two different coolers.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler not hold PHF at 41 degrees F or below.
  • Critical. Observed wait employee touching food end of silverware prior to wrapping.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty container. Repeat violation.
  • Observed silverware stored food end up.
  • Critical. Observed did not know big four or five.
  • Critical. Observed manager without proof of certification.
6/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. IN SEVERAL COOLERS
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. SPOONS IN PAN CONTAINING FOOD DEBRIS
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. CORNER OF FLOOR IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Expired 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.
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. FISH 46-47 DEGREES F IN REACHIN COOLER. CHEESE 47-48 F. IN REACHIN COOLER. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • 2 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT INCAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES - PREP COOLER AND COOLER NEXT TO IT. REPEAT VIOLATION.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ONIONS 44, SAUCE 47, CHEESE 50' F. IN PREP COOLER/MAKETABLE. BEAN SALAD 48, TOFU 48, EGGPLANT 48, TURKEY 47, CRAB 49'F. IN REACHIN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP COOLER AND REACHIN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. INSIDE REACHIN COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. KNIFE IN SANITIZER WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE WIPING HANDS ON DRY RAG REPEATEDLY Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. CORNER OF KITCHEN NEAR FLOOR DRAIN
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED OVER CLEAN DISHES AT FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Expired 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.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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