Ember, 42 W Central Blvd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EMBER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 42 W Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
License #: 5812172
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On backsplash and side of cooking equipment in kitchen such as grill and flat top. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed straws uncovered out side at all bar areas and straws within customer reach at inside bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Significant number of Small flying insects in bar area. Suggested to operator to clean soda holster at inside bar get cleaned twice a day. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** 11/4/14: observed slight accumulation of pink mold in interior of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On backsplash and side of cooking equipment in kitchen such as grill and flat top. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At bar. Advised operator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above gas range. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop handle on top of ice machine. In separate building where ice machine is located. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above water heater. And storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In separate building where ice machine is located. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed straws uncovered out side at all bar areas and straws within customer reach at inside bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. bacon bits 70f held at room temp for more than 4 hours **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon above cooked beef rib in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Significant number of Small flying insects in bar area. Suggested to operator to clean soda holster at inside bar get cleaned twice a day. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At all bars. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in separate building where ice machine is located. 60 day callback per Dennis Watson. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In separate building where ice machine is located. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In separate building where ice machine is located. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Observed onion rings 80f held for 3 hours at room temperature. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At all bars. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar with no label on top of cold holding unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed small bird fly into dining room area and pick at napkin on floor. Corrective action taken: bartender removed bird and table was cleaned and wiped doen. **Warning**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. BAR SHAKER CUP USED AS SCOOP AT INTERIOR BAR
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under equipment and shelving. IN KITCHEN
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 CANISTERS OUTSIDE IN BAR AREA/ HELIUM TANKS IN LIQUOR CLOSET
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. CASE OF BREAD NEXT TO DOOR
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. EQUIPMENT STORED ON RACKS ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. DVD SITTING ONTOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. WOMEN'S ROOM OUTSIDE **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. LIMES PLACED ON RACK RIGHT NEXT TO HWS
  • Basic - Food stored outside. CRUSHED RED PEPPER, SALTandPEPPER STORED AT OUTSIDE BARS. NOT IN AN ENCLOSED CABINET
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. OUTSIDE
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. ABOVE MOP SINK
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. IN BAR COOLER HOLDING BLUE CHEESE STUFFED OLIVES
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. MOP SINK NOT SEALED TO PREVENT LEAKAGE
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED PASTA AND VEGGIES, 46°
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. OUTSIDE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ANTS AND FLIES AROUND FOOD ITEMS, SINGLE USE ITEMS, AND UTENSILS. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. SPRAY BOTTLES STORED ON THE SIDE OF HWS OUTSIDE BAR.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. CLEANER STORED ON RACK NEXT TO CLEAN SERVING UTENSILS **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. SANITIZER TABLETS STORED IN CABINET OVER KETCHUP AND MUSTARD.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. OBSERVED ICE TEA IN SERVER STATION SINK
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. MEN'S ROOM OUTSIDE.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. FOR DISH MACHINE
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. PASTA and VEGGIE MIX WRAPPED IN DOUBLE LAYER PASTIC WRAP BEFORE COMPLETELY COOLED.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SOME CERTIFICATES TAKEN TO CORPORATE OFFICE
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. MANGO SALSA, DATED 5/5/14
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. MULTIPLE BOTTLES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. **Repeat Violation**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Reach In Cooler tomato/basil mix
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Outside bar Handwash sink
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium above 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Outside waitress area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles in Reach In Cooler by grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle by Three Compartment Sink
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee Gatorade in the RIC next to food sold to the public **Warning** Observed a employee drink in ric next to foods sold to the public during callback inspection.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cooked chicken in the RIC uncovered. Cucumber uncovered in the make table RIC., **Warning** Observed beans and mushrooms uncovered in the RIC.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 25 live roaches inside a box on a storage rack in the kitchen. 5 roaches located under the prep table near the rear exiting door. Once the storage rack was removed by the operator 50 plus roaches were located on the exterior and under the reach in cooler near rear exiting door. **Warning** During Call back inspection I observed 1 live roach in front of the RIC. 1 live roach on a drawer of the make table RIC. 1- live roach on the floor by the grill. 1- live roach on the cook line floor. 2-small roaches fell out of a broom in the dry storage area. Operator kill and discarded live roaches.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. First make table RIC cutting board was soiled. **Warning**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup inside the blue cheese in the make table RIC. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License verified by operator and from IPad. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee Gatorade in the RIC next to food sold to the public **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under rear exiting door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cooked chicken in the RIC uncovered. Cucumber uncovered in the make table RIC., **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over grill area. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.. Utensils located in prep sink in standing water **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall was soiled next to RIC in the cook line area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers under grill pasta 57F cooling since 11am, raw beef 49F, steak 49F, chicken 43F, beef 44F, beef 49F, sausage 48F, butter 49F. Second temps Pasta 39F, raw beef 41F, steak 43F, chicken 39F,beef 43F, butter 43F, sausage 36F, beef 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 25 live roaches inside a box on a storage rack in the kitchen. 5 roaches located under the prep table near the rear exiting door. Once the storage rack was removed by the operator 50 plus roaches were located on the exterior and under the reach in cooler near rear exiting door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. First make table RIC cutting board was soiled. **Warning**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage atea **Warning**
  • Observed buildup of black mold like-substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At all bar areas **Warning**
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. All bar areas **Warning**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. RICS IN KITCHEN AREA **Warning**
2/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. Stored under plumbing lines under Sink in wait area **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HWS **Warning**
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Containers without handles used to scoop. Food products. **Warning**
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Bar area near kitchen. **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In storage area near ice machine **Warning**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. At all HWS IN KITCHEN AND AT BARS **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage atea **Warning**
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. At HWS near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. WIC fan covers in both Wic's **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of dust build-up on vent covers **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Of grill Hoods. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like-substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At all bar areas **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 15- 3lb cans of calms, 1 mashed potatoes, 1- garbanzo bean. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage container on food prep table. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, dish machine racks. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw shrimp container touching the ready to eat beef in drawer, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Cellphone stored on tortilla shells. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 44F in WIC. **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of soda dispenser. **Warning**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of Cups stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. All bar areas **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, prime rib in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Sanitizer not labeled in bar area. Outside bar **Warning**
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. RICS IN KITCHEN AREA **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, cooked gimp, sour cream and fried chicken, **Warning**
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area near kitchen **Warning**
12/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies restrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Licensed for 160 seats. 175 seats counted.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on tea nozzle and soda dispensing gun [bar]. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Make table lids.
  • Observed residue and standing waternaccumulated on kitchen floor. Next to mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside beverage cooler - outside bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor in dry goods storeroom.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bar area.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Consumer advisory on lunch/dinner menu but not brunch menu. Eggs served. Consumer advisory provided to operator - posted in establishment. Corrected On Site.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./ small room off prep sink/table
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./ using cup to scoop ice.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ broken next to back door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./ around spickets or dispenser heads
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ stained with tea/coffee
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ chicken strips/ green beans in wic
11/8/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 22-28-1 ice machine is not cleaned
11/8/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. bnb by soda machine. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation./still on floor.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. new labels on sheet pans.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. both machine next door.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. double door stand up Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold water handle at outside server station.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar 3 outside.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outside server station./ not corrected.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar 3 outside./ 2 sinks no paper towel, 1 sink no soap
8/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold water handle at outside server station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar 3 outside.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. both sinks at inside bar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. outside server station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions/ Sink by dish machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar 3 outside.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. both units under cooks line.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. next to warmer on cooks line.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. dish machine interior.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. both machine next door.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. colored boards
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Bartender preparing lemons with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bnb by soda machine. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. silverware rack in sink by dish machine
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. cooked wings and raw chicken
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. double door stand up Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. new labels on sheet pans.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced chicken 48 Corrected On Site. stored in cooks line drawers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab cakes 46 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pasta and peppers in wic.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta salad/green beans Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. lentils/rice
5/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. outdoor bar hand sinks.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. indoor and outdoor bar hand sinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted for ice machine and beer cooler area in vacant building next door to restaurant.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. several day datemark labels on items. No way of knowing which day label is indicating.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil mixture out at room temp, rubbed on flat bread and then held at room temp. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. seared tuna over cooked peppers.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. grill cook handled raw beef then handled noodles, spices without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled garbage then engage in food preparation without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled wiping cloth then engage in food preparation without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. warewashing staff. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed 4 employees performingbheavy food preparation changing gloves wit out washing hands in between.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. cookline.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. salad prep person. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of heavy black, moldy debris on dishmachine trays.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils washed, rinsed and sanitized in a prohibited area. outside in outdoor bar areas.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. old date mark labels.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline cutting board. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. outdoor bar hand sinks.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. indoor and outdoor bar hand sinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. outdoor bar handsinks.
  • No plan review submitted for ice machine and beer cooler area in vacant building next door to restaurant.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items out bof protection of cooler held at room temp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. chicken slider reached 162. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. bar liquor bottles exposed to splashes from hand sink and 3 comp sink at bar.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils change gloves then handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Warewashing staff. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employees with no beard guard/restraint. cookline.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelving under prep tables for food and pots and pan storage.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar hand sinks. Repeat Violation.
2/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. bottom of can on roll rack.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. diced chicken, incorrect date on cooked onions 9/14, potatoes, cooked fried chicken reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk granule containers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in 2 reach in cooler drawers at cookline. operator removed product from drawers. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling in tightly wrapped bags at 90 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. make table right. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. soda syrup on floor by racks.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. chef cutting cucumber with bare hands, chef handling sandwiches, servers handling drink garnish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. condiment cup stored in dressing maje table.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. in between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. make tables at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. upright pantry reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. iced tea urn plastic tubs stored on floor in nasty closet.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishmachine hand sink blocked by wares. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline hand sink. Repeat Violation.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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LECHONERA LATINA 3Orlando, FL
TACO BELL/LONG JOHN SILVERS #22266Orlando, FL
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MCDONALDS RESTAURANT CURRY FORDOrlando, FL
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REILLY'S LANTERN PUBOrlando, FL
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FLYERS WINGS AND GRILLOrlando, FL
OLE AIOLIOrlando, FL
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Restaurants in neighborhood

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SUPER RICO COLOMBIAN BISTRO
TAP & GRIND
PITA PIT
EAGLES PIZZA
JIMMY JOHNS GOURMET SANDWICHES
AVENUE
UNDERGROUND PUBLIC HOUSE
THE DOWNTOWN POURHOUSE

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