Canopy Road Cafe, 1913 North Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CANOPY ROAD CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1913 North Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4702775
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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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. Observed employee beverage cup on cutting board of cold hold prep unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed both faucet handles missing at handwash sink in ware washing area and employees unable to use sink.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed spoon stored in container of coleslaw with handle laying in duct contact with food product at cold hold prep unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inspectors and staff unable to locate thermometer in short cold hold prep unit in kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed biscuits for use during service stored in plastic to-go bags.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fruit and unwrapped cut melon in tall standing cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed gaskets at tall standing reach in cooler soiled with food debris and gaskets at short cold hold prep unit soiled with mildew-like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Observed mop sink faucet constantly dripping.
  • 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. Observed dish machine in use and testing strips attempted three times with each time reading 0pm chlorine. Advised establishment to check unit and call repair man if needed.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish filets stored over precooked chicken strips in cold hold prep unit at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed accumulated bread crumbs along the back of the long cold hold prep unit behind the flip top lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both faucet handles missing at handwash sink in ware washing area and employees unable to use sink.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed at primary cold hold unit where meats are kept near the cookline.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both faucet handles missing at handwash sink in ware washing area and employees unable to use sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue/green substance in unlabeled spray bottle at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pan of utensils on top shelf of clean dish rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On edge of 2 eye burner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** 4.2.14-drink with no lid on cutting board at make station reach in cooler. 5.20.2014: drink with no lid stored on shelf above clean dishes on rack in dish room.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage/ware wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pan of utensils on top shelf of clean dish rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On edge of 2 eye burner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** 4.2.14-drink with no lid on cutting board at make station reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pancake syrup and salsa gallon plastic jugs next to salad station in kitchen. **Warning** 4.2.14-case of gallon jugs syrup on floor to the left of tall 2 door reach in at kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage/ware wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Both 2 eye burners. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. 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 Monday March 24th 2014. **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to dispense blue cheese crumbles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pan of utensils on top shelf of clean dish rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On edge of 2 eye burner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pancake syrup and salsa gallon plastic jugs next to salad station in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage/ware wash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 types of batter and liquid egg whites all on prep tables and above 41° F, not more than 4 hours. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sweet sauce mix that contains milk per cook is kept hot sitting on 2 eye burner at 75° F, not more than 4 hours, moved to flat top and re-heated. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Gallon of bleach and gallons of soap stored on shelf with a box of red onions and above boxes of soda syrup. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Both 2 eye burners. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Empty silverware rack stored in hand sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ware wash. Broken handle. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall 2 door kitchen unit including gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and ware wash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Shell eggs and pancake batters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. 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 Monday March 24th 2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice/soda machine dated 8.25.2008. **Warning**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cutting board of small make station.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large make station at cook line holding standing water on the inside bottom.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Back room.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Left side.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Around dispensing nozzles of orange juice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Victory unit. Door frames on all units.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Around hand wash sink at cook line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs and then handled toast.
  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batters and corn beef hash at 78° F, not held more than 4 hours. Moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs, not held more than 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. 2 eye burner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer/coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. All.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Shell eggs and pancake batters.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF IN PREP UNIT ABOVE 58 4 hours. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
6/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Behind soda dispenser. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF IN PREP UNIT ABOVE 58° 4 hours. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
6/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Brad
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sugar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site. UNIT ADJUSTED
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF AT 50F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HASH AT 57F Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. SUGAR
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STOVE TOP
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PREP TABLE BY COOKS LINE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BATTER AT 85 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER BUTTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. SANITIZER STORED ABOVE SYRUP.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. MULTI CLEANER
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PREP TABLE. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. GLASS REACHIN
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP TABLE.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of glass reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of prep table soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at 46 F greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food poultry cold held at 45 F greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. UNIT ADJUSTED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STOVE TOP
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 10 dry rodent droppings found on shelf under microwave. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cups used for scooping sugars.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at make table.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface; under microwave. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; in dustpan.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 15 old rodent droppings found under microwave. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor throughout kitchen under equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions; clothing on bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of green liquid. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat Violation.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over RTE fries in display case. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored less than six inches from floor, bags of onions.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cups with no handles in sugar.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch worn during food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer meat gripping surface.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface; under microwave and toaster, and inside of make table.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; throughout kitchen and storage.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Insecticide not for restaurant use.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested; in dry storage and in restroom. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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. Proof at other location; please have available at next unannounced inspection.
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
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7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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