Copper Penny Restaurant, 16701 S Us Hwy 301, Wimauma, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COPPER PENNY RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16701 S Us Hwy 301, Wimauma, FL 33598-4009
License #: 3906859
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/16/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.water serenading in bottom of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.chest freezer
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.bread crumbs
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.kitchen
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw shell eggs over raw potatoes, butter
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.small plates in dining area
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.clean baffle
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan, utensils
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dishroom
  • Intermediate - Reach-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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.pink liquid, dishroom
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.fryer
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.on pipes on handsink in kitchen
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.water standing in bottom
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.kitchen
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.door on chest freezer
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.on cook line styrofoam box
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dish soap stored in handsink
3/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.fryer
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. dessert plates in dining area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with mop,buckets ,scrubbing pads
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Light not functioning.kitchen area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.sprayer nozzles
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flours -dry storage room
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.underside of fryer -excessive
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. icemachine in back
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw shell eggs over limes in walkin coolers
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flours ,rice etc in dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid in dishmachine room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. several tiles need to be replaced -sagging and not able to be cleaned
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.kitchen area
  • Critical - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. a slight odor coming from floor drain in dish washing area
  • Light not functioning.kitchen area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. fryer in very bad need of cleaning
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.pepto bismo -keep all medicine stored in proper area
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. a lot of debris and acumalation of trash need to be cleaned
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bread crumbs on floor- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. in and around fryer very bad grease acumalation
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. use ladle to dip dressings
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.make sure all foods are covered in walkin coolers
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. several places need holes in wall to be fixed
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. several wall need to be cleaned of food splatter and debris
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/29/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. operator moved foods to another unit
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen handsink
  • Light not functioning.kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.clean baffle in icemachine
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using portion cups to dispense dressings and condiment
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair lod on reachin freezer broken
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sanitizer buckets
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. ceiling damage -not in kitchen ,in hallway
4/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. operator is already on warning for this violation -60 days arenot up yet
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ceiling damage -not in kitchen ,in hallway
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salad condiment
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.meatloaf,hamburger,lasagna
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with utensils
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair freezer lid
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all prepared foods held over and put in coolers need to be date marked with 7-day dates
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. eggs on flloor in walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. water and tea in dining areas need to be protected from contamination
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. black substance on gasket need cleaning
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black substance on white baffle
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on underside of soda machine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar in saloon
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in dining areas
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. need to clean utensil drawers in dish room and kitchen
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. styrofoam and plastic containers on floor in back room
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen areas
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar areas
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near dish room -ac leaking on to floor
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen areas
  • Light not functioning. several lights in kitchen areas
  • Employee lockers improperly located. ladies purses ,cellular phone ,keys need to be kept in office
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. hydrogen peroxide on shelf with foods and utensils
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or to discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labelled with their common names.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-food-storage bins with the common names of their contents.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave flour in open bags; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Store the bag of flour, off the floor, in the dry-storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Wrap the prime rib, in the walk-in cooler, in foodgrade-rated plastic.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep bulk-food-storage bins covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Remove the ice dam from the bottom of the reach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Clean the brown substance from the white-plastic-ceiling baffle of the ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cleathe grease from the front, and sides, of the griddle.
  • Observed build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the dirt from the inside of the mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Do not store cutting knives in the cracks between the cookline equipment; store them on a clean, dry surface.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Provide hot water to the kitchen-handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet at the kitchen-handwashing sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Post EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS signs (provided) in the restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed outside of grease barrel not clean. Clean the grease from the ouside surfaces of the grease barrel.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lids closed.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the grease from the floor beneath the cookline equipment.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Locate (and repair) the roof leak, prior to replacing the damaged ceiling panels.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Label the spray bottle of purple cleaner with the common name of its contents. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Hood-fire-suppression system is due to be serviced, and retagged.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Remit proper payment, to Tallahassee, for renewal of the stae license.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Post the Consumer Advisory (provided) in the bar and the restaurant. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated batter and pasta must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or to discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated batter and pasta must be labelled with their common-English names.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave sugar or bread crumbs in open bags; transfer the contents to clean, covered containers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep the iced-tea urn covered at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep brad crumbs covered with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. All employees must wash theit hands, each time tat they change their gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Clean the food splash from the inside of the microwave oven.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the brown substance from the ceiling-baffle of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on bread warmer. Clean the food crumbs from the inside of the bread warmer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the inside of the freezers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the accumulated grease from the exterior surfaces of the cookline equipment.
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers. Remove any unused-place settings, from dining-room tables, when customers are seated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Provide cold water to the handwashing sink behind the bar. This violation must be corrected by : 12/02/2009.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Provide hot water to the handwashing sink behind the bar. This violation must be corrected by : 12/02/2009.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Provide hot-water to the kitchen-handwashing sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking-hot-water-feeder valve beneath the kitchen-handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels in the ladies' restroom of the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. Securely bag all garbage, before placing it into the dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Keep dumpster lids closed at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. State law requires that the dumpster be placed atop a cement pad.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the accumulated grease from the floor beneath the cookline equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the food debris from the floor of the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the accumulated gase from the walls behind the deep friers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Rinse mop, and hang it to dry, after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water into the mop sink after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Remove the unused equipment from the storage room.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Mount the ABC-rated-fire extinguisher on a wall in the laundry room.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Rear-fire-exit door, from the dining room, must remain unlocked during hours of operation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Multi-plug adapters are forbidden in the operation of a restaurant.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Extension cords are forbidden in the operation of a restaurant.
  • Critical. Insufficient number of electrical outlets provided. For reporting purposes only. Each kitchen appliance must plug into its own dedicated-electrical-wall outlet.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. A currently certified Food Manager must be on duty whenever four, or more, employees are working. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule any additional exams.
  • Critical. 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. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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