Costello's Cafe And Catering, 400 International Pkwy, Suite 190, Heathrow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COSTELLO'S CAFE AND CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 400 International Pkwy, Suite 190, Heathrow, FL 32746
License #: 6904699
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Holes/gaps in ceiling where conduit enters. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Dead roaches/insects on premises. 2 dead insects under steam table at front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Holes/gaps in ceiling.p where conduit enters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched/exposed. Eating utensils in baskets at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 40 old droppings in cabinets below dining room beverage dispenser; 30 old droppings on shelf below steam table at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled with old food residue. Prep cooler at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
10/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air filter on ice machine
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Three door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Two door cooler across from three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and chicken salad
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air filter on ice machine
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 59F
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cooked bscon
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plasticware
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Broken equipment no longer in use
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 54F. Discarded
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Interior of oven
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by three compartment sink
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Air filter for ice machine
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 1 liter bottle of green apple soda
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
3/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has books, but Not one employee has been certified at this time. Must be completed by the callback inspection 3/27/13 **Warning**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed air filter on ice machine soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Three door cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Two door cooler
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese date marked 9/20 and salami date marked 9/18
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Makeline cooler at 47 degrees
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs and cream cheese at 47 degrees in the makeline cooler
6/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Stephen Dempsey is a manager only work one month Going to take the test. Must be certified by the next routine inspection
  • 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.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/23/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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