Gator Bites, 14900 Campmack Rd, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GATOR BITES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14900 Campmack Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
License #: 6307952
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broad on floor
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3- compartment sink
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Clorox cookline
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
8/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen area
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Several spot with bare wood showing
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. inside 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream inside refridgerater in back room.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers not inverted above microwave oven.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near grill.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over sauce and biscuits inside 1 door cooler near A/C unit.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in butter near cookline.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above cookline.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
11/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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