Elaine's Cafe, 4000 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ELAINE'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4000 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
License #: 6804222
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed soup in container in walk-in not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Wall tiles missing next to mop sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar or flour-like substances without a label.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese and tarter sauce at 46°F. foods were in cooler less than 4 hours. Items Moved to other cooler capable of keeping temperatures at 41°F. Or below. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander in hand wash sink at end of cook-line .
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink by walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris inside Blodgett oven.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated black stain at cookline.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, rusty AC vent in Dishmachine room.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, floor in hot water room has soda syrup leaking on it from soda pump station.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, bowl in sink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near Dishmachine room.
2/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust at cook line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust.
  • Basic - Hood filters rusty.
  • Basic - Light shield at cookline broken.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in Dishmachine room, missing wall tiles at doorway.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm, establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing rinse until unit repaired, repairman called.
  • Critical - Observed black residue build up on cutting board on reachin cooler at salad station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dead flies in old unused ice machine near walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dead insects inside light covers in dishmachine room.
  • Critical - Observed dead insects inside light covers in kitchen.
  • Observed rusty ceiling air vent at pie reachin cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair around electrical outlet in dishmachine room.
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in kitchen used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on pie tree rack in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust on dry storage racks in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed dead fruit flies in kitchen on clean plastic tubs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, hole in door to walkin cooler exposing insulation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Roast beef and sliced turkey in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bread in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of dead insects inside light cover near walkin cooler door.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, handwash sink in kitchen no water.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in dishmachine room. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris and grime accumulated on kitchen floor behind reach in coolers at cookline.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed soda syrup accumulated on water heater room floor.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old wood and equipment stored outside around electrical box near back door.
  • Critical - Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate near handwash sink in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom door in kitchen does not self close. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate near handwash sink in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen.
  • 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. Establishment has SafeStaff program but employees do not have current training up to date. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/11.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of canned pumkin in kitchen stored on the floor.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of cod stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with black debris at cookline.
  • Observed coffee beans and grime on floor in corners under coffee station tables at wait station.
  • Observed food debris and grime accumulated on kitchen floor behind reach in coolers at cookline.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under fryers.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken breast over pork ribs in water cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler.
  • Observed soda syrup accumulated on water heater room floor.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old wood and equipment stored outside around electrical box near back door.
  • Observed wall behind reach in coolers at expidite area with accumulated grime.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken breast and containers of gravy in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sliced roast beef and turkey in walkin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Meatloaf on steam table at 121F degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in dishmachine room. Repeat Violation.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 16-01-1 Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate. Minimum wash , rinse time and temps not indicated [worn off] automatic dishwasher (one guage indicates 180 ] machine is chemical sanitizeing
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface under fryer cabinets at cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dishwash room
  • Critical - Violation: 32-02-1 Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. employee restroom door attached to kitchen, self closure broken
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.chemical sanitizer at automatic dishwasher measured with operator's test kit at over 200ppm chlorine. upon callback 9-29-11 at less than 50 ppm water re iewed set up of 3 comp sink for sanitization purposes. vista serve called
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 proof of required employee training provided is incomplete. 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. Safe staff books on premises but lacks employer name, date of training, name of trainer
9/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline sandwich cooler at 47 degrees f. potentially hazardous food relocated to other cooler. time in lieu of temp may be used This violation must be corrected by : 9-29-11.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. employee restroom door attached to kitchen, self closure broken
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface under fryer cabinets at cookline
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. thick chowder cooler covered in 6 inch deep pan in walk in cooler at 100 in 3 1/2 hours added an ice bath.Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind cookline
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate. Minimum wash , rinse time and temps not indicated [worn off] automatic dishwasher (one guage indicates 180 ] machine is chemical sanitizeing
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad and chicken salad at 48 degrees at cookline sandwich cooler. relocated, rapid chill to other unit Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 9-29-11.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found one live roach noted on floor in mop room. Two dead roaches on top of broken ice macine. This violation must be corrected by : 9-29-11.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.chemical sanitizer at automatic dishwasher measured with operator's test kit at over 200ppm chlorine
  • Observed stickyfood debris accumulated on floor in soda pump room.
  • Critical - Observed the presence other pests. observed gnat like inse ts on back sink near portable mixer.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Brown color liquid in spray bottle at cookline (manager says degreaser] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.prepared, pies, cooked chicken, sliced deli meats, mac n cheese, cooked pototes in walk cooler and freezers do not indicate date preparedi consume by DATE MARK
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dishwash room
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. left on counters back prep Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - proof of required employee training provided is incomplete. 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. Safe staff books on premises but lacks employer name, date of training, name of trainer
9/28/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 2010 license displayed at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor in soda pump room.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door to walkin cooler #1 has hole and exposed insulation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad at 49 degrees and tuna salad at 56 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on can cart in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets at handsink at cookline do not work properly, will not shut off.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Stuffing in walkin cooler and chicken in walkin cooler.
5/31/2011Routine - 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. Wooden cover for trap door on ceiling in kitchen not sealed.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken ala king ambient air cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert utentils in standing water at dessert reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken breast over beef in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on bottom shelves of ovens.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered raw chicken in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled, container of turkey in walkin cooler labeled "cream cheese frosting". Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausages on steam table at 102 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs over cooked ribs in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup white chalky residue in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of debris and dust on wire racks in dry storage room.
  • Observed build-up of sticky soda syrup residue on soda pump lines and rack holding soda syrup boxes.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, bathroom door in kitchen does not self close.
  • Observed debris and dead flies accumulated on hot water tank room floor.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated black residue.
  • Light over cookline with broken cover.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over potatoe in reachin cooler at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on rack in bakery area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Near handwash sink by dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. 2009 License displayed instead of 2010. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, large tubs of chicken .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, holes in cover of door on small walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in freezer in kitchen soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris behind grills on cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom shelf of prep tables at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelves in bakery area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust, large walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in dishwash area are rusted .
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three pans of cooked pork ribs in walkin cooler at 49 F to 53 F. Stop sale issued. Three pans of cooked pork ribs at 50 degrees F and 52 degrees F. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork chops in walkin cooler. Pork chops uncovered in walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 25-01-1 Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Plastic forks, spoons and knifes not inverted at wait station .
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink at cookline .
10/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Five gallon bucket of soup in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 5 gal buckets of cut lettuce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs, ham and cooked turkey in reachin cooler at cookline at 52 F for 24 hours or more. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three pans of cooked pork ribs in walkin cooler at 49 F to 53 F. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One pan of chili at 46 F, 2 pans of soup at 46 F all in walkin cooler near cookline . Stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat of shell eggs held at room temperature at cookline for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatloaf at steam table on cookline .
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Pan of chili at stem table at wait station at 137 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler near cookline had cooked ribs at 53 F. Sto sale issued and serviceman called to repair unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Beef liver over salmon in walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork chops in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel used to blot oils from bacon and sausages at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands or changing gloves .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM .
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Plastic forks, spoons and knifes not inverted at wait station .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hot water shut off at handwash sink in wait station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Quat sanitizer stored with clean equipment in dishwasher room. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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