Habitat, 1500 Sandlake Road, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HABITAT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 Sandlake Road, Orlando, FL 32809
License #: 5804176
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. / chlorine at 0ppm / bar dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / bar. **Repeat Violation**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. / dish machine / bar.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. / chlorine at 0ppm / dish machine / bar.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. / **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / bar.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. / deep fryer.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. / floor.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / spices / dry storage rack outside walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly./ bar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. / raw beef over sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / raw eggs over RTE / reach in cooler / cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / fish at 44F / reach in cooler / product was iced.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. / observed about 8 flies in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. / bar.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / back kitchen / blocked by a food cart / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. / bar.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / reach in cooler / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / behind the grill.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. / walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. / female employee wearing a watch while preparing food / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. / observed 10 flies at the bar / Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. / raw beef over raw fish / reach in cooler / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wet towel used under cutting board / cookline / Corrected On Site.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / observed a recycle bin blocking the handsink / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / reach in cooler / prep area.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. /
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. / steak / reach in cooler / across from cookline.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / by dessert bar
  • Critical - Observed 3 small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed 5 flies in wait station
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / observed a bottle of water stored next to clean dishes / dishwashing area / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated black debris.
  • Critical - Observed damaged thermometer in reach in cooler / pizza station
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. / above dishwashing machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / pasta at 44F / reach in cooler / operator discarded the product dated 9-9-11 due to the house policy has a maximum shell life at 5 days / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / foam boxes, coffee filter / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. / temperature at 112F / operator will use 3 bay sink until the dishwashing machine is fixec.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. / milk at reach in cooler / wait station
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / 3 bay sink, sanitizing bucket at cookline
9/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. / above dishmachine
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. / in main kitchen
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. / at egg station / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Egg station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. / by bar
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / coldhold cooler and hot box
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. [ dirty apron stored with clean knives at cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. / salmon
  • Critical - Observed a drink cup stored on cookline counter table
  • Observed a nonfood-grade paper towel used as food liner
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. / at cookline
  • Critical - Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs without washing hands before changing task. / at egg station
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hood soiled with heavy accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / in WIC
  • 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. [NONHANDLED CUP/BOWL USED AS SCOOP]
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. / in WIC
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [ cheese 49 F, chicken 49 F, at cookline ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. / in WIC
  • Observed residue build-up in and on dishmachine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of slicer and mixer.
  • Observed residue build-up on underside of the soda dispensing heads, at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. / at bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [pan of coconut, in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled toxic spray bottle. / in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed water/chemical hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [sausage at cookline ]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. / chicken soup marked 1/26, expired 2/4, in WIC
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. / for salmon, eggs at breakfast station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Self-service breakfast bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, product was discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, sausages were 119f.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw chicken stored over precooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed, drainage pipe going inside drain by server station and bar area.
  • Observed hole in wall, 8nder electrical panel inside flammable storage room.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles, and fryer. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, opened milk containers.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, employee didn't wash hands before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, tray in walkin cooler cracked and broken. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, bare wood under clean equipment on rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, 10ppm. Discontinue use of machine until repairs are made, use three-compartment sink instead.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun holder at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dirt build-up on nonfood-contact surface, inside lid of ice machine in room service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, pans stacked wet on rack.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, left side handwashing sink at bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, left side handwashing sink at bar.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham 52 F, cheese 50 F omelet station, less than four hours without timemarking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ceasar dressing 51 F in cook's line #2 cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter on cook's line 86 F, less than 2 hours with no timemarking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. omelet station condiments. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shrimp and chicken strips stored over potatoes in reachin freezer on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. plates and bowls in grademanger not inverted in storage.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Room service handwashing sink.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood over char-grill on cook's line.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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