Corner Cafe, 801 James Lee Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CORNER CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 801 James Lee Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
License #: 5603785
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 40 seats, at time of inspection observed 51 seats. Provided Seating Change Evaluation form. Please fax completed form to: 850-233-5174. This form may also be found on our website at, http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/forms/documents/5021_103.pdf **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall, in kitchen near handwash sink. Light from outside visible. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice making machine located outside. Ice machine has overhead protection and a gate with a lock. The machine is not fully enclosed. The ice machine is not shown on original plans approved on 6/4/09 . In addition, no handwash sink is located next to ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing next to/near outdoor ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items (utensils) stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Establishment has added exterior ice machine (covered and partially enclosed) with no handwash sink. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
08/05/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... shed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired- Bridget Sploski 1/13/14. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for most employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/3/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... shed. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit... refrigerator in shed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor... containers/lids (shed). **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Greek salad 46, egg salad 49, potato salad 53, chicken salad 54, tuna salad 46... Recently prepared. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired- Bridget Sploski 1/13/14. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for most employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/2/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit... None seen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired... Bridget spolski 1/13/9
  • Intermediate - Not all employee training certificates available... just painted and taken home. Pls keep these records on premises at all times.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No ambient air temperature thermometer in identified refrigerator.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... Chicken in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.. In soiled container.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Sausage 48°. Corrected to 40°... Upright refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Potato salad/ egg salad 50°. Corrected to 42°... Front prep table.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit... White refrigerator.
  • Intermediate - Soiled ice machine exterior.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in shed refrigerator not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... diced chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license; expired 6/1/12.
  • Critical - Ice table incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign posted at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided for two employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed beans, sugar, apples, potatoes stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed cake/pastry not covered.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and adjacent wall... kitchen corner by exit door.
  • Critical - Observed heavy grease/liquid waste buildup outside on ground. Employees transfer bacon, chicken grease to containers for later disposal. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of refrigerators soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... sour cream @ 54 f., produce refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... turkey @ 52 f, ice table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored on floor... shed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cold holding temperatures.
  • Critical - Produce cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Potentially hazardous food (i.e. sour cream) should not be stored here.
  • Critical - Restroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom door not self-closing. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of grease / liquid waste dumped onto ground... growing worse. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor... apples and pasta in shed.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor... shed.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb... outside back. Repeat Violation.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of grease/oils dumped on ground... back.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled... underside.
  • Critical - Restroom door not self-closing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb... outside, back.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing door...door open. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license...expired 6/1/11.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...food tray/utensil in kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ice machine room handsink obstructed with towel/scoop/coffee filter canister stored in.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roast beef, ice table. Repeat Violation...product container must be submerged to brim.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Identified refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (41 f or less).
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham @ 46, turkey @ 45. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Restroom door left open.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner...knives, spoons.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...kitchen.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in produce cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soft beverages stored on floor.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license...expired 6/1/10.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sliced ham dated 1/27/10 @ 53 f.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham @ 46 f., ice bath. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...turkey @ 50 f., reach in cooler (under 4 hours). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures... products in ice bath not submerged to container brim and covered.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...kitchen reach in cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided handsink...ice machine room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsink...restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...ice room.
  • No choking assistance sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees not monitoring product temperatures.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request. Repeat Violation.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at all handsinks used by food employees.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...ice machine room. Repeat Violation.
  • No choking assistance sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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