Elizabeth's Cafe, 1500 Sawgrass Village Dr, Ponte Vedra, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ELIZABETH'S CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 Sawgrass Village Dr, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
License #: 6501592
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook's drinks. Both discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Food and trash debris behind convection oven and chest freezers.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Removed by cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Left hand microwave on cookline.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over warewashing, prep, and storage areas.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline flip top cooler.
  • 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. Less than 10ppm.
  • High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook drank from cup without lid and straw after donning a fresh glove. Did not remove glove and wash hands. Employee also coughed numerous times without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach spray under prep table. Manager states it is used in drains. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector, ceiling of bin and lid.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Large bubble in indicator liquid. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cookline. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Right hand microwave on cookline.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine or quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dead battery on automatic dispenser near warewashing area. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Bread slicer in storage with old hard bread inside slicer.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Sausage 39°F, burger 33°F, manager found chest freezer control penal is broken this morning. By back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Case of Plastic bag for food under the soap dispenser by Hand Wash Sink across the register **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and knife not stored in the same direction in the gray tray under register **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front counter and service station in dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Service station in dining room, 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45°, tuna salad 44°, chicken salad 46°, fish 46°, ham 46°, ambient temperature 50°F, make table cooler by grill. Corrective action taken turn down the unit and ice bath for all Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap not disrepair. By Three Compartment Sink, have worker fixed at the end of Inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56°F in the service station in dining room, discuss with manager, and will add this item to Time as Public Health Control form **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dump ice inside the Hand Wash Sink and also fill out the water on the Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Three Compartment Sink Not function at the time of Inspection due to grease trap is broken, and Dish machine not heated over 165°F not able to sanitizer. Please change to single serve utensil until establishment able to properly wash dishes grease trap fixed before the end of Inspection **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By Dish machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. For brushing oil to bread, by slicer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cheese 45°, tuna salad 44°, chicken salad 46°, fish 46°, ham 46° ambient temperature 50°F after turn down the unit, Reach in cooler by grill. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temperature gauge show 140°F for sanitizer cycle and test kit not turn black, do not used the Dish machine to sanitizer **Warning**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food/grease buildup in catch drawer of flat top grill and panini press.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Three door maketable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bin in storage area. Cups and glasses at wait station.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Three lights under hood.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Three door maketable on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris above three compartment sink and accumulated food debris below three compartment sink in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Comminuted meat over brownies in left freezer, beef over bagels in right freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Black buildup inside soda nozzle at front counter drink machine.
  • Intermediate - Container of toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bucket at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of produce on walkin cooler floor
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cookline above maketable cooler
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In black wall mounted container with stagnant water in bottom of container **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On cookline
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table cooler on cookline and walkin cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table cooler on cookline
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Food pray bottle (labeled for waffle maker) with blue chemical liquid in
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop for ice machine stored in wall mounted container with debris and stagnant water in bottom of container, by icemachine. Container removed and cleaned
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Clean utensils and lids stored on containers with debris build up in the bottom Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table cooler on cookline.
  • Observed debris accumulated under cooking equipment. Under flattop grill on cookline
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Two doored make table cooler on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Container of raw ham steak stored over lettuce in make table cooler on cookline. And open bags of frozen raw burgers stored over muffins in chest freezer by back door Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior back of make table cooler behind lid
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Three doored make table cooler on cookline not working. (No food in unit)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handle on top of right hand side make table cooler on cookline
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO CONVEYOR TOASTER
  • Drain cover(s) missing. FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISPLAY CASE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISPENSER NOT FUNCTIONING AT COOKLINE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. HANDLE OF SCOOP IN SUGAR
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN DISHES IN SOILED BUS TUBS (FOOD DEBRIS). UNDER TABLE IN BACK.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF OIL NEAR BACK DOOR
  • Observed gaskets with food build-up. PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER 68'F IN PAN AT WAIT STATION Corrected On Site. PUT IN ICE BATH. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not accurately date marked after opening. WRONG DATES ON SOME SLICED MEATS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. GROUND BEF ABOVE TORTILLAS IN PREP COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. SANI BUCKET STORED NEXT TO BAGELS AT COOKLINE. SANITIZER SPRAY BOTTLE ON PREP TABLE IN BACK.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ROLLS AND BACON IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. TUNA SALAD IN WALK-IN COOLER
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HANDSINK NEXT TO TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOKLINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DRINK ABOVE GRILL Corrected On Site. MOVED
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. COOK FAILED TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site. ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HANDSINK AT COOKLINE FALLING OFF WALL
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DAIRY CREAMER (NON-UHT) 64'F IN PAN AT SERVER STATION IN DINING ROOM Corrected On Site. ICED DOWN
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED MILK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. TIME NOT PROPERLY DOCUMENTED FOR SAUSAGE
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. WHITE GRAVY 96'F IN PAN ON GRILL. SAUSAGE 75'F SHELF (ABOVE GRILL). Corrected On Site. REHEATED GRAVY, DISCUSSED PROPER USE OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAUSAGE.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. MILK DATED 11/15 Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. CLEAN DISHES IN RACK STORED ON EDGE OF HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. NO CHLORINE STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR DISH MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. AROUND BLADE SHARPENER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ICE SCOOP/HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CUT ROAST BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. BLACK BUILDUP ALONG UPPER LIP AT BACK OF BIN (UNDER SODA MACHINE ON BAKERY SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ water filter for ice machine not dated. / near mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./ knives
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture./ cold water valve not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ dumping sink front handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors./ mens bathroom.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label./ sanitizing solution for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
12/16/2010Routine - 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./ fresh eggs & cooked sausages . documentation not available./ directed manager on site to document food items that kept as using time in lieu of temperature./ discussed time in lieu./ employee documented time. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ ready to eat food in undercounter cooler./ potato salad.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled./ required to wash hands 20 seconds
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands./ not washing hands 20 seconds as required. Corrected On Site. employee rewashed hands for 20 seconds.
  • Critical. Observed evidenced of employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./ vitamin water on top of food cabinet in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • cold faucet not functioning at kitchen handsink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ kitchen handsink taped off. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors./ not closing properly.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind stove
12/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy products , front reach in cooler Corrected On Site- manager voluntarily discarded
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich make table Corrected On Site- manager discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front reach in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind stove
12/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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