Brown's Country Buffet, 14423 Nw Us Hwy 441, Alachua, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BROWN'S COUNTRY BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14423 Nw Us Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615
License #: 1101893
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dry storage area shelves soiled with encrusted dust debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastics containers in dessert prep area
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dry storage area shelves soiled with encrusted dust debris.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone and keys on wiping cloth by food in cook area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and margarine
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastics containers in dessert prep area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook area and dessert prep area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Pork 60°F, 51°F, cheese sauce 49°, **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in upright freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over ice cream **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Smoked Sausage dated 7/2. Discarded by cook.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Pork 60°F, 51°F, cheese sauce 49°,
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green lime-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Rear prep area
07/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Dessert cook wearing a bracelet
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Rear prep
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Below mop sink
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Insulation exposed around and above ice machine.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ground beef cooked on 3/11/14, temperature taken on 3/12/14@ 10:00am was 45°
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cornbread mix made on 3/11/14, temperature taken on 3/12/14@ 10:00am was 45°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Upright Freezer: raw chicken over cooked chicken
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar ( back dining area wait station
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice 114°. ( discarded)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer in the ice machine room
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Wait area
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. food under towel dispenser exposed to drippage from hands
  • Critical - Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. wait station, kitcheen Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. in freezer room
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter 45 in walkin cooler-discarded
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served. after 4 hrs, milk returned to reachin at 59 . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham, turkey in walkin cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggss over sausage gravy mixture, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none Corrected On Site.
11/2/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling vent covers missing. In kitchen.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Pots stored on floor by prep sin.
  • Cup is used as a scoop in sugar at side server station.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink by side server station and handsink by prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks were observed on prep tables by cookline and prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Placed bread on plate with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On wall behind oven.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee prepping salad.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Dan
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey in reach in cooler by hot box area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Shell Eggs not marked when removed.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ham sliced 8-14-12 temperatured at 45 F in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Laying underneath hook.
8/15/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bbq dated 12-26 51, ham 44. discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. under cookline
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. remote wait station
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. using household insecticide
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. gravy sitting on counter uncovered at 116. ground meat on counter at 127. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipes at plumbing fixture. triple sink
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jacket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gizzards 46 on counter-iced down Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. cleaner, insecticide stored, over triple sink. cleaner stored on top of freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pork chops on counter at 118. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none Repeat Violation.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 1. 03A-07-1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES. in cookline reachin, gravy 68, cheese 47. in salad reachin, milk 45. on counter raw chicken 78. in reachin freezer, ham 47, sausage 47.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin at 45 as per ambient air thermometer.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. servsafe
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans, beverage glasses wet nested. dishwasher drying plates with towel.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin freezer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. bowls
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bavarian pie 68, sweet potato pie 65 on dessert bar.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin unit, gravy 68, cheese 47. in salad reachin, milk 45. on counter, raw chicken 78. in reachin freezer sausage 47, ham 47. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. ham, sausage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. liver, reachin freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. paint, comet stored on top of freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. cleaners with single service items. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. on kItchen steamtable, baked chicken 115-122, fried chicken 102-124. rice 107. on buffet, baked chicken 94-118, fried chicken 103-118. in hot box, mac and cheese 119-125, mashed potatos 127.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. ready to eat chicken stored in same box with raw liver, reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none
9/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, ham 49, turkey 46, corned beef hash 51, sausage 48, potatos 61.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. potatos Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training provided by unapproved provider.(serve safe) Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. cornbread not under sneezeguard at buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider.(serve safe) Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at rear sink.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. rear
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster leaking liquified garbage.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored wit customer food.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pan of pork in walkin at 185. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. potatos Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter 50-57, hamburger 45, cookline reachin. melon 48, dressing 53, upright reachin. cheese sauce 48, hamburger 45, walkin. on buffet, ham 56, housemade dressing 53, melon 54.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reachin freezer, cooler
  • Observed soiled cardboard used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. bleach Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cheese sauce in large container covered in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food (eggs) stored in undrained ice.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over ham in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. molf-like buildup
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom of reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing knife off in handwash sink.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs & pancake batter 68 & 72 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked potatoes 110 degrees F, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage links & patties 114 degrees F and sausage gravy 124 degrees F in steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage links 124 degrees F
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook placed cooked bacon on plate
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour
  • 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. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/25/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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