Brodus Bar-B-Que, 103 Central Ave, Groveland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRODUS BAR-B-QUE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 103 Central Ave, Groveland, FL 34736-2648
License #: 4501020
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 7/19/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn card board used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Little mop used as basting brush
  • Critical - Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink
  • Violation: 33-09-1 Garbage not protected from insects and rodents. No dumpster provided
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Repeat Violation.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Little mop used as basting brush
  • Garbage not protected from insects and rodents. No dumpster provided
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bathroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bathroom
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/12.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/2012.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The basting brush is a little mop
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wire cart
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed ripped/worn card board used as shelf cover.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans temp at 122 degree, advised-operator turn up thermostate
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pudding
5/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. [PROVIDED SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION FORM]
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cookline
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine in wiping cloth bucket at 400ppm
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At screen door
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400ppm
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors reach in cooler
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind hand sink area
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. [Lucille Brodus] expired on 9/28/2010
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/20/2011.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/20/2011.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/20/2011.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 7/20/2011.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Little mop used as basting brush Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers. Utensils at prep table
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. [Lucille Brodus] expired on 9/28/2010
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, bracelet
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Meat cutter
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Got a knife in sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 doors reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rusty cart under bone cutter Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind hand sink area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep table
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans temp at 100 degree, operator turn up heat Corrected On Site.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Use small mop as badting brush
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Prep table legs rusty, slice cart legs is rusty
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. [Lucilie Brodus] expired on 9/28/10
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of rust material on worktable by BBQ pit
7/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. [raw chicken /pork/rib next to cooked pork, in RIC]
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. [raw chicken/rib/pork over cooked pork, in RIC]
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. /at worktable by BBQ pit]
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. [observed worker cleaning utensils without using sanitizing procedure ]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust material on worktable by BBQ pit
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. / plastic spoons
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / in kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. / in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. [ bottles of charcoal lighter next to bottle of vinegar, on worktable by BBQ pit]
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. / spray bottle at frontline
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
5/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed torn window screen at waiting room
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor. [in outside storage shed]
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-07-1 Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. [DBA license location address is 103 Central Ave, Groveland. Observed street sign says Taylor Ave instead of Central Ave. Operator states that Taylor Ave is\the correct street name.]
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. [Observed 4 seats with counter at lobby]
1/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed torn window screen at waiting room
  • Observed damaged bathroom door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. [in outside storage shed]
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license. [DBA license location address is 103 Central Ave, Groveland. Observed street sign says Taylor Ave instead of Central Ave. Operator states that Taylor Ave is\the correct street name.]
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. [Observed 4 seats with counter at lobby]
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No plan review submitted and new food preparation kitchen is added. New kitchen arear includes a handsink, 2 reach-in coolers, 2 fryer with exhaust hoid and fire suppresion system, chest freezer]
11/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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