D & E's Backwoods Buffet, N Hwy 17 Seminole Elec, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: D & E'S BACKWOODS BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: N Hwy 17 Seminole Elec, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400709
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/23/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat items in Reach In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. One can of black eyed peas dented on lid seams.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over deli meat in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Under prep table.
  • Critical - Dishmachine cycle times/conveyor speed not correct per operating specifications. Dish machine not operational.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Dish machine not operational.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers under prep table.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container without lid/straw. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Ice build-up in 4 door reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese in ice pan on prep table 50F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine 200ppm +.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced cheeses, hot dogs in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Beverage cups stored on paper towel.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Breakfast items grits, gravy, eggs held using time but not marked. Breakfast is served 8-10:30am.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. REUSE OF CARDBOARD BOXES AS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, ice in reach-in freezer [4 door].
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WHEN CHANGING GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOK
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, sliced cheese opened and not date marked in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on paper towels
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaner and hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf with single service items.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented can of collard green . May be returned for credit .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of effluent inside . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on deep fryer .
  • Observed ice build up insde Hobart freezer .
  • Observed build-up of food debris inside the reach in freezer .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored inside the hand sink .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beverages /ice dumped inside the hand sink .
  • Observed cigarette package stored by the deep fryer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. By the soda machine .
  • Critical. Employee training provided but photo copies used for employee information .
1/18/2011Routine - 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. OPEN CHEESES/MILK
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. EGG REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BREAD STORED UNDER DRIP IN REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. TAPE DISPENSER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. LIQUID IN BOTTOM OF REACHIN COOLER. DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF REACHIN FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No three-compartment sink provided. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke not positioned under hood suppression system. For reporting purposes only. SMALL FRYER ON COUNTERTOP NEAR HANDSINK
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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