Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Overseas Hwy Route 1 Mm82, Islamorada, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEECA LODGE & SPA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: Overseas Hwy Route 1 Mm82, Islamorada, FL 33036
License #: 5401757
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator has called technician. All TCS FOOD RELOCATED TO OTHER UNITS.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Waiter touch toast with bare hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.wahoo ceviche is served, sushi is served.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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. Operator has called technician.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.fresh Wahoo ceviche is served. Operator states fresh wahoo.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes, salmon, cut melons all 68°F on buffet line.
  • 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. See stop sale. Operator wants to use TPHC for all cold hold TCS FOODS on buffet line.
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Granola in drygoods room
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Drygoods storage room
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of Clorox next to food in dry storage room
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Rolling food containers.
  • Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples, Buffett table
7/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.Ceiling panels grilling area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Covering lettuce in reach in cooler drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Grill area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink across from pizza oven
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils by grill **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Stainless Steel cleaning spray bottle in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Cell Phone in food area. **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Handsink by chef's office.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.Towel covering lettuce, spinach in reach-in cooler. Linen napkins covering lettuce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Vegetable in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food containers in drygoods storage area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Handsink by chef's office.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Utensils in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flying insects in drygoods area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Cups in waitstaff area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Misc prepared foods in walkin cooler.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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