Cedars Restaurant, 7732 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CEDARS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7732 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5810252
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade brush used in direct contact with food.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Unwashed broccoli stored over chopped parsley in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Garbanzo in walk in cooler .
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Improper cooling of garbanzo beans.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.Garbanzo in walk in cooler.
09/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles by dishwashing area and grout is missing.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar at servers station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Grill cleaner stored next to oil under prep table by fryer station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Open package of beef next to cheese rolls in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Garbanzo and tomatoes at servers reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of beef stored over cheese rolls in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Towels is inside handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Hummus in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw beef stored over lentils in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bleach at dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Fryer cabinets.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Ice in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Parsley. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Rice in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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.Walk in cooler is 40 f.
11/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Fryer cabinets.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust throughout the establishment.
  • Basic - Clean dishes stored on a dirty rack.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Ice in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of bread machine is soiled.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove in kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Parsley. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk in cooler fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Beef,chicken ,cheese roll mix,yogurt,46 f cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature.Hummus was transferred to walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Rice in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Corn meal.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Soda boxes at front line area by bar area.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.Under table in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Curtains in walk in cooler and back door area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.Ground beef.
  • Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over spinach pies in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated dust throughout the kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Build up of substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Dishes are inside handwashing sink .
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Lamb. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Hummus in walk in cooler.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.Margarine used for baklava.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fans in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dough machine is encrusted with soiled material
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Employee is handling bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed holes in wall.Mop sink area and dishwasher area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bags used for food storage.Walk in freezer.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Servers area.
  • Critical - Observed trays of spinach pie stacked on top of each other. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Spinach pie and prepped onions. **Repeat Violation**
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rust build up.
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cooks' line . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fans in the walk in cooler .
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Handwashing sink at cooks' line . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Employee is handling bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Stove area.
  • Observed holes in wall.Handwashing area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.Cooks' line .
  • Critical - Observed open package of beef fat stored over cooked chicken at walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler .Prepped onions,parsley.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bleach in kitchen .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rust buildup . Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil at cooks' line . Repeat Violation.
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fans in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dough portioner machine.
  • Observed dusty wall and air conditioning vent covers.Prep area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Chicken in the walk in freezer . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed holes in wall.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wiping cloth is under cutting board .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Rose water in kitchen .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt in kitchen .
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Chef was cutting bread with his bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Cooked food at the walk in freezer in plastic containers.
  • Observed holes in wall.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Flour and sugar in kitchen .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen .
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.Employee does not know the cooking temperature of chicken .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink and warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Appetizer station.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Sweater stored by dishwashing area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Handling pita bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Chicken in walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee filling water in sauce pan.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers.Servers' area
  • Observed mop/service sink is not accessible .Blocked by table.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Parsley ,onions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Prep area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Spinach pie,sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oii stored in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. Recommend Owner to notify current pest control service to treat in specfic area..
  • Critical. Observed dead flies in kitchen. Observed on counter used for plates, recommend employee to clean and sanitize counter immediately. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed on wallbehind dishmachine
9/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Oil in kitchen.
  • 37 Space in wall in mop sink area.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Meat pie in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen.
  • Critical. Parsley not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw fish stored over cooked food beef in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of residue nonfood-contact surface.Soup area.
  • Utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed space in wall.Mop sink area.
  • Observed holes in wall.Dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Ice machine area.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 6/19/10.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Meat pie in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored next to ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken stored next pita bread in freezer .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Fish stored over wheat in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food inwalk in cooler.Parlsey,onions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside of dough mixer.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout missing by dishwashing area.
  • Observed holes in wall.Dishwashing area.
  • Observed hole in wall.Mop sink area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall and soiled with accumulated dust.Cooks' line.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fans in walk in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with dust in kitchen area.
9/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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