Country Korner Restaurant, 1084 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Country Korner Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1084 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
License #: 2200256
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. On the stove: greens 111°, okra 110°, beans 113°, all were reheated to over 170°.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fan was operating on the sink In the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in ice machine area. Also cold water not provided either. On demand heater installed under sink, not connected.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Metal scrub pad was deteriorated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Nellie
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in cooler, from 08/30/2014 not dated. Corrected. Lettuce in reach in cooler, dated for 07/15. Sticker on lid replaced. Corrected.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine
  • Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By hand wash sink at ice machine
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom, first one in hallway
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At new installed sink by ice machine Men's restroom, 2nd in hallway Women's restroom
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Paper copies
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Ice machine moved from kitchen, to alternate storage area, no hand sink in immediate area.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Sticky Bun on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Hair net over prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Dry storage **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Fish in colander, prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. On potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Mullet, invoice has no header
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over re-packaged pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Dairy, over 7 days
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Comet over prep sink in use **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom/dressing room **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Vinyl gloves on sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom/dressing room **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's rest room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. Ice machine moved from kitchen, to alternate storage area, no hand sink in immediate area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Thawing sausage, cut tomato **Corrected On-Site**
8/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Hole in ceiling, pipes.
  • Basic - Employee drink stored with food, reach in cooler. Employee jacket over dry storage food.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Ice scoop chipped.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Rolls in freezer
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups at server window in tube.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Next to hand sinks, and under towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. In common area with auto shop.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Can shelf.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, flour label unreadable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on prep counter at 75?f.
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. On/over food on dry storage shelf.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food, used for cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. By register, bleached out test strip.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. At ice machine area, which is located in shared room with auto shop.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Form given. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign on wall by front inadequate . Sign given
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.SHOE BOX STYLE CONTAINER USED FOR RAW CHICKEN
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.ON DRYING RACK
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.KEYS AND PHONE WITH SPICES
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.COCTAIL SAUCE BOTTLES
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.NAPKINS
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.EGGS BATTER AND SAUSAGE AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.lid of 5 gallon bucket in the sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of waterheater and top of dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.at bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.corn meal,syruup, and oil on the floor storage area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.utensils in water 70-100 f Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.handsink
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.shoe box
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.on drying rack
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.cell phone and glasses on cookline with plates
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.jacket with potatoes on rack
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw pork over biscuits,and french fries in freezer
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.ajax with single service items
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.polish and glue with spices Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage 107 f cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.potato salad
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on counters Repeat Violation.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Critical - Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical - Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Approved source
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical - Employee training and certification
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
7/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.kitchen .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.knife on ledge in store room. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.in the cornmeal. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.duct tape on the lid of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.80 f in crock pot.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.pork chop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.papertowels in store room.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.by handsink in dish area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2011Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.vegetable,beans,potatoe salad.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.grits
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.lids on containers beans,rice,greens. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.ribs o counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed open containers of coffee creamers re-served to customers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.liver over fish.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.oil jugs.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.rice
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.tongs stored on fire suppression system .
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.sugar jug has duct tape.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.meats.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wait area,by oven
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.dry storage area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.tupperware with lid Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.used for prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purse on shelf with dry goods.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.dry storage shelf by kitchen door.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. NO TIME ON FLAT OF EGGS AT 40 F. OR PANCAKE MIX AT 68 F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF'S HELD ON TIME WITHOUT TIME MARKED. Repeat Violation
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HANDLEING PRECOOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SCOOPING ICE WITH GLASS FINGERS CONTACTING ICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black like substance on the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
3/1/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 2 02-24-1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD UNDER TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITHOUT TIME MARKED INDICATING FOUR HOUR LIMIT.
  • 3 03A-07-1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 F.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.MILK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.NO STATEMENT WRITTEN FOR EGGS.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.NO STATEMENT WRITTEN FOR T & T, TIME WAS MARKED ON EGG CARTON, BUT AT END OF BREAKFAST EGGS WERE PUT BACK IN REFRIGERATION AND ARE AT 59 F.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.SNEEZE GUARDS AT BUFFET BAR ARE SAME AS LAST INSPECTION .
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.MILK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.EGGS.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.SNEEZE GUARDS AT BUFFET BAR.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust on the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.HATTIE FAILED 4/08 TEST
7/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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