Blue Heron Cafe, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE HERON CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760
License #: 6213322
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above microwave **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad container holding tuna. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hot water heater. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above microwave **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad container holding tuna. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**Upon callback per Douglas Peterson time extended 7/9/14
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Upon callback per Douglas Peterson time extended 7/9/14
6/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hot water heater. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above microwave **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage/ prep table area not covered. Tomatoes multiple items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad container holding tuna. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli meats, sauces **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Water heater in kitchen
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Dishes not sanitized
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on cutting board in top of reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In front of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shelled eggs in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. In prep area storage rack metals pans
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad containers reused to store other food **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In prep area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles, food inside of potato salad containers
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container with lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Counter top laminate chemical under cashier, body wash in prep area next to food
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Potato salad, blue cheese, sauce containers
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Self serve fountain machine
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Potato salad containers reused to store prepped items
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 60?, tuna salad 45?, cooked onion 47?. Raw beef 46?. In reach in on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler holding food product temperatures at 47?-50?
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer not working at time of inspection
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in back prep area in poor repair.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters above cooks line.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On shelf under drink station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad and sprouts in reach in at 48?-60?** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Poultry thawing in handsink.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Yogurt and potato salad containers being reused to store cheese and tuna/ chicken salads.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives stored between electrical conduit and wall in dish area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cold cuts in walk in sliced and wrapped in Saran Wrap no date.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can - tuna Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under prep table
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. condiment dispensing pump nozxles - walk in cooler Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - tuna Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...kitchen tile peeling by reachin cooler and kitchen entrance.
  • Observed build-up of food debris---shelf below prep table opposite icemachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt--plastic shelves in walkin cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint...1 employee.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer...dried tomato seeds, underside of blade near guard
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor..around wall edges near water heater and handsink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor...along wall edges
  • Observed holes in floor by icemachine--2 holes in this area
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. rinsed only Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. washed hands in 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of croutons [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. on floor under mopsink For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. K class For reporting purposes only.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs 46 degr F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs on shelf above potato salad [cook line] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chest freezer door [interior]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair cnest freezer door [exterior corrosion]
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. tobe cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hotpoint oven door [interior]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. condiment dispensing nozzles [walk in cooler]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. wall behind flattop grill/fryer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink slow to drain
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst items - walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts measured at 48 degr F Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. Observed mopsink used for purposes other than the designated use. employee washed hands in mopsink
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook's lIne
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. hand soap at mopsink
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(lemons in beverage area)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(storage room)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(lemons in front beverage area)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.( missing tiles, cracked tiles)
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.(not for commercial kitchen use)
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.(over fryers on cooks line) Repeat Violation.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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