Gators Riverside Grille, 4255 Peninsula Point, Sanford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GATORS RIVERSIDE GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4255 Peninsula Point, Sanford, FL 32771
License #: 6904916
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Bibb by bathrooms.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/water. Salad unit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By oyster steamer.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves reach in cooler.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front bar.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler. Unit must not be used for PH/TCS foods until it can maintain them at 41f or below.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline unit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned beef 54f, poultry 52f, cheese 46f.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
5/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Wall in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On exterior of ice bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 45f. Cheese 52f-54f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice scoop soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. **Warning**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door on ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soileds with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over dry storage, warewashing area.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-09-1 Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar. Corrected On Site.
8/16/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over dry storage, warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. Onions.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soileds with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door on ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 46F. Advised operator to ice item.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Two roaches in reach-in freezer. One roach on wall behind prep table, kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
8/15/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Two door reach in cooler. Other coolers available.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Floor dishwash area.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table steamer room.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over three compartment sink.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front bar.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag in box soda.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half n half and fish dip 46F. Items moved to other cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Knives on customer tables not stored inverted.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Front bar.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored over three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb by restrooms.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Floors not easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front bar.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front bar.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hoof filters.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45F. Corrective action: Item moved to other reach in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soil inside ice bin.
9/21/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Bag of onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Black substance on sides, back and bottom or reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Chemical jug not labeled, chemical spray bottle not labeled.
  • Critical - Employee observed washing hands in three-compartment sink.
  • Heavy dust build-up on oscillating fan.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit for quat sanitizer.
  • Critical - No handwash sign at handsink in bar area (east).
  • Critical - No handwash sign at handsink.
  • Critical - No hot water in men's room used by employees.
  • Critical - No probe type thermometer available.
  • No shield on light above three-compartment sink.
  • No shield on lights above three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - No soap at handsink in bar area (east).
  • Plywood floor in dishroom area - not smooth or easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Pork 52F, hot dogs 53F, cheese 53F, corned beef 48F.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not capable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at 41F or below.
  • Critical - Spray bottles of chemicals stored over drainboard at three-compartment sink.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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