Courthouse Cafe, 315 Court St, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COURTHOUSE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 315 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6213074
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lime scale build-up on chute of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water is pooling in the bottom of the reach in cooler near the press machine.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on rack holding steam table and also under dry storage racks.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up on chute of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler near sand which press machine.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee employee touched dirty faucet handle on hand wash sink after washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 70°F. Pulled from reach in cooler to be put in steamer. While waiting to go in steamer the chicken is left on a rack under the steamer at room temperature. Different types of foods are left on this rack at room temperature until they are to be steamed. Corrective action taken had operator moved items to reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In the employee restrooms near the elevators of the courthouse. Ladies restroom 86°F hand wash sink, men's restroom 87°F restroom hand wash sink.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked hamburgers, cooked hot dogs, penne marinara in upright reach in cooler near steam table. **Repeat Violation**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. Front and tray
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Corrosion , crock pots
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front line
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. Front and tray
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Corrosion , crock pots
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. No name on printout stating that exam taken and passed 0n 01/04/2013. Operator has 60 days to obtain/ provide certificate. By April 07, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce
2/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front line
  • Basic - Food cart rolling rack , with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up - ice machine, dispensing chute
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. One individ green bell pepper **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap refill above individ packets of syrup, under front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. one severely dented can - country sausage gravy Corrected On Site. segregated for return to vendor
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dispenser clogged - prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under water heater
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. asst items Corrected On Site. delivery put away during inspection
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. part of coffee urn in handwash sink - front line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. DeConna ice cream freezer NOTE: no food stored inside unit
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can - country sausage gravy Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ineffective chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. quat sanitizer test kit discolored; rendering it ineffective
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ onion Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue. front line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. bottom of traulsen unit
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. fruit flies ; less than 5
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. crumbs in bottom of Traulsen freezer
  • Observed leaking faucet at prep sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice measured at 48 F Corrected On Site. stop sale issued
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. brisket Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice measured at 48 F ; no date mark Corrected On Site. stop sale issued
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. outer leaves; 2 heads iceberg lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. front and tray of ice dispensing machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd rice - pepsi cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. meatballs; sauce - glass doir cooler
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. traulsen cooler
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. chopping vegetable for salad Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. sausage gravy covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. me-like deposit on ice dispensing chute
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef on shelf above burritos Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives - front line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. ice machine chute and tray
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of take-out food containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd pasta, ckd rice
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. imit crab salad
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzle [bulk mustard]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. liquid hand soap next to packets of coffee Corrected On Site.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cereal
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pepsi cooler in back
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. prep area cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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