Gloria's Restaurant, 4816 Highway 17n, Bowling Green, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GLORIA'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4816 Highway 17n, Bowling Green, FL 33834
License #: 3500213
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed bowl used as scoop in container of dry grits in kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen)
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. ( observed raw ground beef in pan on floor under shelf in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris in kitchen)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in server area)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( observed gaskets with old food debris build up in reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( observed bulk sugar bin not labeled in server area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( observed tomatoes and chicken stored in hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.( observed old food debris on slicer blade on shelf in kitchen)
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed plastic souffl cup stored in bulk black pepper in dry storage)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.( observed package raw beef and package of raw chicken in same pan in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.( observed can opener soiled attached to prep table)
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plate used as scoop in potatoes in walk n cooler)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. ( above prep table storing slicer)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.( raw chicken on shelf above raw shrimp in reach in cooler in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.( waitress area)
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.( employee rinsing baskets in hand sink in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Incomplete 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( several containers of product and sliced meats not dated in walk in cooler)
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( above prep table)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( purse and invoice on shelf with food in kitchen)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( prep area )
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.( fish in sink) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( raw fish on shelf above bottle sauce in reach in cooler by chest freezer) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. ( bottle of body spray next to Hobart equipment)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( fish in kitchen)( coffee cup with silverware in waitress area)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( waitress area)
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. ( hole in ceiling in hallway by slicer) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cloth towel used to line nonfood-contact surface.( cloth towel lining plastic container storing clean utensils)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. ( at cook line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.( reach in cooler at end of cook line)
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.( salad plates not inverted T salad bar)
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.( can of raid on shelf above potatoes and onions) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( 2 bottles of alcohol on shelf with food)
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.( tested sanitizer in bucket at waitress area at 200 ppm, operator remade and retested at 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( dishes in hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( hole in ceiling in hallway by slicer)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.( buckets of chicken in kitchen)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( cook line)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( bulk plastic containers with different types of beans not labeled on shelf under slicer)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.( container of raw chicken on shelf above cooked soups)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( blender in handsink by cook line)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.( by ice machine)
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.( spoons in plastic container not stored inverted at front counter)
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of ice on surface of nonfood-contact surface.( walk in freezer floor)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black residue on soda dispensing nozzles.(front counter)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(ceramic bowls used as scoop in dry beans)
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. ( reach in cooler in kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.( Paint stored on shelf above cases of potatoes in dry storage)
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. ( Knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table in kitchen)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( stored on cookline)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( 3drawer container with beans not labeled under prep table)
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. [ walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. [ menu states "Hungry Fisherman" which includes Fried Grouper, shrimp, scallops, clam strips, and a crab cake. " Sea Lovers Platter" which includes Broiled shrimp, scallops and grouper]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [ exhaust hood over fryers ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [ no light and no cover present in walk in freezer ]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. [ shelving and trays storing inverted cups with cloth like lining ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [ceramic bowl used as scoop in plastic container with drawers containing beans ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. [ spray bottle with oil at cookline ]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [ counter in waitress area ]
8/6/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Behind front counter.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Behind front counter..
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in behind front counter.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Behind front counter.
  • Critical - Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Waitress handling toast with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken,Ready to eat foods,and beef stored on same tray in walk in.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food in both dry storage areas.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. wood utensils inuse
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef stored above cooked food raw chicken stored above readyto eat food in walk in cooler
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.yellow rice covered in large pan at 53 degrese Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice.scallops in water in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice in walkin at 52 degrese Corrected On Site.discarded
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.server has watches and rinds handling open food ice and drinks
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. server handling open food ice and drinks with nail polish
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large pan covered in walk in covered
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. rice in cooler with lid at 96 degrese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef in dry storage in bucket no running water
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above lemons in reach in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. egg crates used in walk in cooler for storage
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. ham and raw beef stored in same pan
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken stored above ham in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. ornate rings
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food. server
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. server carried open food making drinks with nail polish
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. mashed in steam table at 65 degrese
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. fish fillet
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in freezer
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. rusted paint brush
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. 3boxes of strawberry molded
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sliced meats cooked food raw food in cold storage not labled or dated
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.white and yellow rice and yellow rice with chicken
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked sausage on steam table
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large pans covered stacked in walk in from 9/23
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. discardedbball product Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. touched raw bacon then cooked with out changing gloves
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives in cracketween table and reach in
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. at 0 ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cups on floor
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. old mop strings trash at rear door
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. coustmer un kitchen during cooking
9/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. burnt spoon in use
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. walk in cooler gaskets hanging loose
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in kitchen cases stacked
7/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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