Cornell Cafe, 4002 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CORNELL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4002 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446-2305
License #: 6010493
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. BAG OF RICE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. BACK ROOM KITCHEN FAUCET
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
4/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken and fish in prep container on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.WIC COOKED FISH
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. MISO SOUP BOWLS_THE PAINT PEELING OFF_OPERATOR DISCARDED THE 2 BOWLS. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. BEIGE CONTAINER USED FOR THE STORAGE OF FRESH SHREDDED CARROTS_BROKEN EDGES_RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE BROKEN EDGES AREA. OP Corrected On Site. DISCARDED BY OPERATOR
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. DUCT TAPE ON PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. AC VENT _RUSTY DISHROOM
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BLUE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE_EDGES BY THE HANDLE SOILED_ Corrected On Site. OPERATOR DISCARDED ITEM_
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. SIDE OF DEEP FRYER
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. EMPLOYEE CUP OF WATER STORED INSIDE COOK LINE REACH IN FREEZER-WATER NOT SOLID YET. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. BLUE ICE SCOOP _CRACKED/BROKEN_ Corrected On Site. DISCARDED BY OPERATOR
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. SCOOP_WITH TAPE ON THE HANDLE Corrected On Site. DISCARDED BY OPERATOR
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm ADVICED OPERATOR TO SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE. SERVICE TECH ORDERED SOME PARTS and IS WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE . OPERATOR CALLED SERVICE TECH YESTERDAY and TODAY FOR AN UPDATE.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. ADVICED OPERATOR TO SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP _ON TOP OF WHITE REACH IN COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. DUCT TAPE_PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COFFEE _SUSHI STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. AC VENT RUSTY _DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. METAL STRAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. UNCOVERED PLATE WITH RAW SHRIMP STORED ON TOP OF OPENED BOX OF CAKE.-UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER BY SUSHI STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78f-RICE SCOOP_BY SUSHI STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON TOP OF WHITE REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SPEED RACK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.EXAMPLE PLATE WITH RAW SHRIMP_UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION. Corrected On Site.
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. SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. WHITE RESIDUE INSIDE DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. "TYLENOL" BOTTLE IN A CONTAINER ON A SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE _PREP ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.DISHROOM
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SUSHI SS REACH IN COOLER HANDLES SOILED
  • Observed ripped/worn CARDBOARD used as shelf cover. COOK LINE
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CONTAINER WITH RAW SHRIMP_INSIDE THE HAND SINK _DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW SHRIMP INSIDE HAND SINK _DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE BACK DOOR ROOM
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALL BY PREP TABLE _BACK ROOM
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. salmon for sashimi not labeled in walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. peeling paint in service station
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. caulking
10/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. salmon for sashimi not labeled in walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon 48, krab 50, talapia 51. all PHF moved to other cold hold units for quick chill. unable to determine if out of temperature for greater than 4 hrs.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage at 55 in salad cold hold unit. moved to walk-in freezer for quick chill
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried eggplant out at room temperature
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad unit on hot line
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. ready to eat cabbage stored in contact with bottles of beer in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at wait station
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. touching raw PHF then RTE food
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. raw shrimp and ready to eat salad
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. dishwasher eating cookie
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. chef on hot line
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair rusty shelf under prep table
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelf
  • Observed wall in disrepair. peeling paint in service station
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. caulking
10/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair RUSTED SHELF UNDER TABLE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.WALK IN SHELF
  • Observed wall in disrepair.PEELING PAINT_SERVERS STATION
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. CAULKING
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEAFOOD ETC_LESS THAN 1 HR OUT OF TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above.FISH 131f IN THE CENTER & 147 AT THE EDGES. ADVICED OPERATOR TO PLACE IT BACK IN THE PAN Corrected On Site FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE 167f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 53f SS UPRIGHT COOLER _SEAFOOD MOVED
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.COOKLINE COOLER 47f. OPERATOR INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE BECAUSE OF ICE BUILD UP_ADVICED OPERATOR TO LOWER THE THERMOSTAT _NEEDS 41f or LESS
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BLUE ICE SCOOP _FOR ICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISHROOM
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.PREP KITCHEN
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. LAST ENTRY 02-11-10
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FRESH TOFU_FOR SOUPS _SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.BOWL STORED INSIDE THE CONTAINER WITH PICKLE GINGER _COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS BURNERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. DOUBLE STACKING BOWLS WITH MUSHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO RAW BEEF_WHITE FREEZER _COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.BLACK BOWL INSIDE EDAMAME CONTAINER _SERVERS STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.SERVER TAKING SEAWEED TOPPINGS FOR THE SOUPS WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.CORNSTARCH _BOWL_PREP KITCHEN
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW SHRIMP _WHITE FREEZER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS BURNERS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE _PREP ROOM
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.-COOKLINE _COOLER _BROKEN GASKET AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. BEHIND THE PREP TABLE
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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