El Kau Kau Koner, 1109 E Main Street, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL KAU KAU KONER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1109 E Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33801
License #: 6305753
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.kitchen across from prep table.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. February 1, 2014
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by fan in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bar area.
  • 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.across from walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Across from walk in cooler.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen across from fryers.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. License expired on February 1, 2011 **Admin Complaint**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license./License expired February 1,2011
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./broken/kitchen
11/8/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 1.50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current license. Expired 2/1/2011.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by chest style freezer
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./ kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - License expired. February 1,2011
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly./missing mens room Repeat Violation.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice./bar area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./restroom men
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license./February 1,2011
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times..blocked by chest freezer
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./restroom men
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly./missing in mens room
5/30/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./bar area.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date..License expired February 1,2010
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./product in walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris./bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./bar Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./walkin cooler.
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • 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. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/4/10.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 3/4/10.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed equipment in poor repair rust on shelves
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at backdoor . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed no toilet in mens room.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Observed dirt accumulated on bar floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling at maketable .
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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