Carmelitas Cafe, 6955 Old Hwy 37, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARMELITAS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6955 Old Hwy 37, Lakeland, FL 33811
License #: 6303965
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 3/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Clean grease from the floor beneath the cook-line equipment.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the grease from the wall behind the cook line.
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Label the open carton of milk with the date it is originally opened.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label spray bottle of "Windex" with its common name
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covering hot foods traps the heat. Leave cooling food uncovered, in the walk-in cooler, until it reaches 40 F - then cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Diced potatoes and rewrapped cheese need to be labeled with the date each is originally repackaged.
6/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint the bare wood braces under the sink counter.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cool potatoes, with the lid off, until they reach 41 F. Pour off the water before cooling. Place potatoes in small containers to cool - the more uncovered surface area, the faster they will cool. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Label open carton of milk with the date it is openned. Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint, or otherwise seal, the bare-wood table top, beneath the tea urn.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair. Repair the holes in the sides of the mop sink; or replace it.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave grits in an open bag; transfe the contents to a clean, covered container.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Replace the missing light shield in the dining room.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water, into the mop sink, after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Store precooked bacon, sausage, and potatoes under refrigeration, until cooked for service; or label with a 4-hour-time label. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Mark precooked sausage, bacon, and potatoes with a 4-hour-rime label; or keep them refrigerated until cooked for service. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Mark the battering flour with a 4-hour-time label; and discard any unused flour at the end of four hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Rinse mop, and hang it to dry, after each use. Corrected On Site.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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