Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 2203 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2203 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5105079
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. Sides of biscuit oven
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Oven racks and large lids.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Soup cups stored in soiled container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under and behind equipment
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Food containers stored on dusty racks.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dirty dish rack has caked on debris.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. Mop sink being repaired at time of inspection. Water seeping out underneath flooring.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Potaote casserole for immediate service 120°F **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Bread pass through
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Unused side of cook line left soiled.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyor at wait station
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline deep fryer, front bottom has pool of grease.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Front lower portion of equipment [deep fryer]
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Oven racks Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Sides of biscuit oven
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead insects in bakery area. Corrected On Site.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Under portion of deep fryers by controls.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet stacking of plastic food containers.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Alan J Untracht certification expired 6/3/11.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed broom hanging next to clean pan storage shelf, touching shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal food containers
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet stacking metal pans. Repeat Violation.
11/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Bag of flour and corn flour torn open on shelf in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop cheese at cookline.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop at ice machine stored on top machine which is soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook crack eggs then put plastic bag on hands and handle bread without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.Observed cook rinse hands underneath water, then towel dry after cracking eggs.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint and some with ineffective hair restraints, among waitstaff handling toast, etc.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, hotholding box door doesn't stay shut.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyer oven
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet stacking plastic food containers.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum takeout containers not covered or inverted, observed sume spillage inside box. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Sides of grill.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cookline next to dishes and above drawers. Another sanitizer bucket next to clean cutting boards and plastic food containers.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 100ppm, only need be 50ppm, wiping cloths.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in new cooler for salad prep at end of cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Clean lettuce bucket stored on top of in-use trash can while employee breaks up lettuce heads. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed tongs laying flat in hushpuppy drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl without handle resting in frozen french fries. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In granola container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Several wait staff with ponytails, loose buns while handling foods at prep stations. Waitstaff not using hair nets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint while prepping plates for table runs on front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin units on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed wire shelving on cookline where bread/toaster are stored to have accumulation of dust. Shelving is above/adjacent to batter bowl.
  • Observed residue build-up on clean pan/lid storage in back of kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on recipe book at prep table. Individual pages are heavily soiled.
  • Observed soda motor lines with sticky residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nested metal pans on shelf near walk-in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard lined shelving under flour, used on a permanent basis.
  • Observed residue build-up on Main dirty dining room dish cart
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior and interior of Flav-r-savor units on cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on wall below food service window, above hot hold unit.
  • Observed residue build-up on walk-in cooler racks.
  • Observed residue build-up on soda lines and carbonator.
  • Observed build-up of spilled flour on dry storage unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on hose reel over soup stove.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or grease on exterior of biscuit ovens.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed accumulation of dust/dirt on ceiling vent covers over dry storage area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in walk-in cooler.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
  • 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
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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