Clara's Restaurant Inc, 1533 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Clara's Restaurant Inc
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1533 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
License #: 6302311
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Packages f ground beef in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Next to flat grill.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Next to flat grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Employee put cooked bacon on a plate with bare hands.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink next to the handsink.
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen next to flat grill.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Stuffed cabbage rolls, tamales
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen next to flat grill.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute to the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle on cart in dishwasher area.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter to the ice machine dated 02-10-2012
1/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Monarch kosher salt.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer pre baked pecan pies.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermo mug on prep table next to steam table.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Red hat on can of pear halves in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.pork chops.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen near cookline.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Fish over cut green peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf , hamhoc in walk in freezer.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Fruit punch looking beverage on cutting board on table with microwave.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken on prep table next to slicer.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. WD 40 on shelf above prep table with slicer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to back door.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can /sysco classic premium corned beef hash/dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./behind equipment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./next to reach in cooler and flat grill.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./uncle johns mild bulk sausage /walkin freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation./potatoe salad/reachin near dishwasher area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./under prep table next to steamtable
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable./cardboard on walkin cooler floor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./employee made toast with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on or changing gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing..cleaning supplies/handsink in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./behind steamtable
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./water filter not dated to ice machine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./server preparing toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris./kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep table across from cookline.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./kitchen along prep line where steamtable is located.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
  • Lights shield, sleeve coatings or covers/broken /cracked /walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans/dry storage
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep table/kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./water filter to ice machine.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./server making toast. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./kitchen.
1/14/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cooks
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin- cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
1/5/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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