Bistro To Go, 1516 Nw 13 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BISTRO TO GO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1516 Nw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32601
License #: 1103222
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

Submitted by:John Drum, Owner - Daily Manager
Why are and how do have the right to post ONLY our first two inspections of our restaurant? We have had 7 since then and show major improvements to near perfection inspections from our inspector over our last five visits. Where do you get your information from and why are you so far behind? We are a clean, tight operation and this type of internet posting merges on slander as it is outdated, invalid and doesn't even approach our current inspections by the FDBPR.
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/inspectionDates.asp?SID=&id=4288612
Please correct this and show your support of the little business trying to do good in a big business mess.
JD

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Light not functioning. In room with oven.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Soups in sink. Moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48° in reach-in cooler near oven. Corrective action adjusted thermostat.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
12/13/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Stock pots drying in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. Cookie mix for sale with no proof of source approval on site. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. On chemical storage cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to no proof of source approval. Five bags of cookie mix. **Warning**
12/12/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice at 127. Corrected On Site. reheated
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. for lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food/ice received from unapproved source. no proof provided that unlabeled jar of sauerkraut is from an approved source
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup at 52 in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. roast beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. ice bucket in dining room Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups/lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken in front line reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-24-1 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.sour cream dated 10-29. Corrected On Site.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.sour cream dated 10-29. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.dressing
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 48, delimeat 47, make table.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler, freezer.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.soup on top of freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.apples, peppers,fruit front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.raw wood for shelving.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.100ppm quat
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.counter.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.food buildup
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.in mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.storage room for reach in cooler &freezer.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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. Pro
11/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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