Granny's Kitchen, 901 Ave D, Ft Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRANNY'S KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 901 Ave D, Ft Pierce, FL 34950-2920
License #: 6600083
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Moderate build up in sink basin.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor- back room in storage area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment- moderate amounts of grease under and beside cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade- observed food like substance on the blade of the opener. **Corrected On-Site**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid rusted and bent.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. facility using wash-sanitize-rinse. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair-Upright cooler in Back room next to kitchen.
  • Basic - Hood lightly soiled with accumulated grease-drips and strings near light fixtures.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelving for clean dishes heavily soiled with black residue.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed-Tested at 300 ppm
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris-wall beside cooking surfaces.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Inspector calibrated both stem thermometers.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Smothered pork chops.
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back storage area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted on prep table
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw bacon over cooked ham in the reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over raw bacon in the reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Dry ingredient bin exteriors
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. 2 cans of raid found in storage closet. Blue cans of ant and roach pesticide found. **Repeat Violation**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture-cold water handle broken and laying on sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, soap and sign. Front counter/drink station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Blue can of raid observed in back kitchen.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Mr Russ can not find utensil at this time.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Spice shelf over cookline work station.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-Chest freezer lid not propperly fit-out of square.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened jug of milk-opened am previous day.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Wash and rinse, no sanitizer set up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and under shelves in storage area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-chest freezer lid heavily soiled, rusted and duct taped.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Pork chops left out for prepping, advised quick chill to 41.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Silver k class extinguisher on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Flat of eggs at cookline not marked with time removed from temp control.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-hws in back room.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container with powdered sugar holding in sink basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser and paper towels lacking at handwashing lavatory at front counter area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-hws by 3 bin sink.
  • 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. One new employee-less then 1 week.
  • Observed moderate amounts of grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed undrained ice chest, scooped and used for drinks at drink station-front counter.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer solution not at proper temperature. Temped at 105 F. Advised uusing 71-75 F.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items including large bottle of soap left in basin of handwash sink at prep sink area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to dump drinks-customer dumped per operator.
  • Critical - Observed ice chest-undrained, sccooped and used for drinks at drink station at front counter. Facility will e adding an ice machine inn the near future per ppast inspections. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chittlins, prepping after thawing-advised quick chill or immediate cook.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk opened previous day per operator.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw chicken on top shelf over various ready to eat foods incleding condiments and breads.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry-mop left in bucket at back door.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-womans restroom.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pancake batter holding at 50+ F.
  • Critical - Observed ice chest-undrained, scooped and used for drinks at drink station by front counter. Facility will be adding an ice machiine in the near future per last inspection.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter-holding at 50+ F.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed a chest of ice-undrained at counter area of drink station. Facility is planning on adding ice machine in the near future.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-ypung man in kitchen, cooking and prepping foods.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Bulk storage container lids.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water-hot water in ladies room and mens room completely shut off.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water found at 125 F. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then touched utensils without washi hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times-gallon milk jug type containers piled in sink basin.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink basin found full of ice.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Large spoon for various items stored in 100 F water.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-sink at front drink station.
  • 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. Proof for one new employee-Jason, hired less than 1 month ago.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cooks assistant cracked eggs then put on gloves without first washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-cloth on table near toaster.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-drink station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-beverage station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-beverage area. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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