Country Buffet, 5506 W 14 St, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COUNTRY BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5506 W 14 St, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5104259
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/8/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. Walkin cooler, lemons and tomatoes.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet salads [potatoe salad chicken salad, tuna salad] 50F, can use 4 hour temperature limit then discard, or fill ice bath higher. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Walkin cooler, shell eggs over gravy and salad.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [icecream in walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Cut lemons at waitstation
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[front waitstation]
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Plastic lid for flour bin has many cracks and broken pieces.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Plastic bins for flour, sugar, etc.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue on bottom shelf.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wetstacking plastic drinking cups.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen handsink by stove and handsink by rear prepsink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [kitchen handsink by stove and by rear prep sink]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed hole in wall, Behind dishwasher.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen several bulbs missing sleeves, and no cover on bulb in walkin freezer.
  • Light not functioning. Restrooms, both men's and womens using emergency light and leaving doors open so customers can see. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs missing. Rear door by restroom For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Observed establishment preparing and serving food to the public without a license as required by FL STATUE 5. This violation must be corrected by : 2/8/11. Application, fee schedule, information available online www.MyFlorida.com/dbpr/hr/license or contact customer call center at 850-487-1395.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. 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. This violation must be corrected by : 2/8/11.
12/8/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler, pork, chicken, cut fruit and vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic squeeze bottles of oil, vinegar, etc not labeled.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin at waitstation
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Cracker crumbs, cornbread mix, flour, etc. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Walkin cooler, shell eggs stored over cooked pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler, sacks of potatoes, onion, carrots Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Dry storage room, beans, peas. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed bowtie pastas stored in black trash bag in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Dish racks heavily soiled
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Numerous cloths throughout kitchen
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen shelving underneath can opener, with foods, containers and equipment.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Plastic lids stored in dirty cardboard box. Lids soiled too. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet stacking plastic drinking cups
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. Mopsink stuffed with various items, appears to be used for storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishwash area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[kitchen] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed maggots
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Saving empty cans. Piled up outside building.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. [walkin freezer]
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Underneath dish machine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Sides of deep fryers and pipes by cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [walkin freezer]
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.[six]
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. 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. Repeat Violation.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board deeply groved at prep sink
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. badly encrusted with old dry food debris
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on lid of flour bin thick dark goo and old food debris
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelves thick buildup of food debris
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen hand sink
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. no certification for management
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 9 people working no certified food manager
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. 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. Pro no employee training for food handlers
6/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. can on can rack no lable
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. baged potatoes on floor in dry storage
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board deeply groved at prep sink
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer. probe thermometer soiled with grease
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. badly encrusted with old dry food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on lid of flour bin thick dark goo and old food debris
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. walk in shelves thick buildup of food debris
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fryer basket handle has thick 1/2 inch of old food debris buildup
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. standing water on ground at back door mop sink not in use
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mop sink not in use used for storage
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. holding soiled dishes at prep sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen hand sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. no certification for management
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 9 people working no certified food manager
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. 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. Pro no employee training for food handlers
4/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed large bucket stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of pineapples.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen corn, and potatoes stored in walk in freezer.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on dusty shelf
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. wa in cooler ceiling.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Buffet.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dishmachine area, food preeparation area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bottles of isopropyl alcohol and unlabeled spray bottle stored on shelf next to food in dry storage.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/30/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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