Blue Cow Cafe, 101431 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE COW CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101431 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
License #: 5428008
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 3/18/2013

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Blue Cow Cafe, 101431 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall and/or ceiling obstructed with exposed utility lines. BACK STORAGE.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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.all employees must be trained
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside cabinets
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.knifes
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cooking equipment
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.to go containers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.Top of ice cream case.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bavk Corrected On Site.
  • 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 60 days for new employees
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.freezer and reachin in hallway to bathroom
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about BLUE COW CAFE? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
BLUE COW CAFE respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend BLUE COW CAFE to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of BLUE COW CAFE (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
MR STEAK ON WHEELSKey Largo, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****
BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

THE MINDFUL MERMAID CAFE
CHENG GARDEN RESTAURANT
KEY LARGO ARBYS
UPPER CRUST PIZZA
TOWER OF PIZZA
KEY LARGO COFFEE HOUSE
WAFFLE HOUSE #1310
THE BISTRO

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: