Bruce Cafe, Hwy 20 Po Bx 6, Bruce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: BRUCE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: Hwy 20 Po Bx 6, Bruce, FL 32455-0006
License #: 7600043
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 4/3/2014
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Ratings Summary

Based on 3 votes

Overall Rating:
***•
3.3
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*•
1.6
Price:
*•
1.3
Ambience:
*•
1.6
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Basic - Ceiling damage due to leak in roof Operator stated leak is fixed and ceiling has a work order to repair
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Deep chest freezer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gap around window above the fan
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cake mix **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 53F Returned to reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough hot water pressure to properly wash hands.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off temporarily to repair leak Hot water available but lacking pressure
 4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling damage in kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes Bag of onions **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and fully cooked sausage in same container
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over vegetables in reach in cooler Provided safe storage hand out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
 9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.observed cooking oil setting on the kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw bacon in a container with raw sausage links. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
 4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation. provided sign
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. back porch
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs with fruit in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. area above the fan Repeat Violation.
 10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
 4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. in reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit fried steaks in reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
 11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...provided sign
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw bacon over salad in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked...cooked items in reach in freezers
  • Critical - One expired employee training
 4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not labelled with date in reach in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...bag of potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
 12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar, flour containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils used to scoop non ready to eat food with out handle in flour
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...hot water turned off; owner shuts it off Corrected On Site.
 5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Observed gaskets on the 2 reachin refrigerator in the kitchen need to be repaired.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the counter top.
  • Critical. Water supply does not meet the requirements of a public water supply.Observed establishment operating without running water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb outside.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the kitchen.
 10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture...ice machine leaking resulting in standing water in back room
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
 7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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3 User Reviews:

Anonymous

Added on Jul 14, 2023 2:42 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
When used to ride back and forth to Thunder Beach This was By far the BEST Family Sit In Restaurant in the area if you ask me, its a very friendly atmosphere, service is great, food quality is excellent, Could not ask for a better Family Run, Family Friendly place to eat. It has been quite some time since I have been there so I'm not sure of the service now but I do know I plan on visiting them again very soon.
Would you recommend BRUCE CAFE to others? Yes
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FloridaJo

Added on Jun 18, 2016 2:34 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
One of my favorite places to eat good country food. If you want Southern-fried chicken, this is the place to go. My husband & I have eaten at Bruce's many times & have no complaints except the vegetable soup is not good. I, also, take my girlfriends there & they really enjoy it. In fact, my husband & I are going there for a country breakfast in the morning. This is not a 5-star restaurant & isn't suppose to be one. It's a little country cafe' with a lot of down-home charm. The owner is, also, the cook, & her grand-daughter is the only waitress she's ever had. The grand-daughter has worked there since she was 15 yrs. old & I would say she is around 47 yrs. old now. But if you like good home-cooked meals, I would highly recommend Bruce's Cafe'.
Would you recommend BRUCE CAFE to others? Yes
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Denise and Tim

Added on Oct 31, 2014 2:24 PM
Visited on Oct 31, 2014 1:24 PM
Food:
n/a
Service:
*
Price:
*
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
n/a
We love good, home cooked, country food but this was not even fit for human consumption! It was all straight out of a can and not even warm to touch and the fried chicken was so greasy that i could hardly swallow the 1 bite that I took! My husband has a cast iron stomach and he couldn't even finish his food! Even if it was free 3 times a day, starvation would be a better option! It is by far, the nastiest most horrible food we have ever attempted to eat and we can't even find it in ourselves to give it 1 star for food or cleanliness. I wouldn't even think about serving this to my dog and a homeless person would prefer to be hungry than to eat this pathetic excuse for food! Do not waste your time or money to go eat there because if you are wanting home cooked edible food, then this is not the place to go to!
Would you recommend BRUCE CAFE to others? No
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