High Seas Lounge, 7000 Sr 544, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HIGH SEAS LOUNGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7000 Sr 544, Winter Haven, FL 33881
License #: 6303061
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in bulk salt.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside reachin freezer near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men and women's bathroom
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over bread. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw fish inside reachin cooler near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water leaking out of reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish machine. And in women's bathroom.
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler unit leaking water.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside 1 door freezer near fryers.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Men's bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In women's bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw ground beef over cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Operator will be installing hand sink this week.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta inside walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken inside walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside 1 door freezer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom.
  • 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. Milk in reachin cooler in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. peach halves in dry storeroom.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. paper towels in dry storeroom.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. CocaCola reachin cooleer in bar area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Crackers in bar area
  • Observed hole in wall. Mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over shredded cheese reachin cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Milk in bar area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Noodles, and chili walkin cooler
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Top microwave
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Paper plates in dining room
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee belonging in prep area of kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bell pepper walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area handwash sink being use as drop sink
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bulk sugar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk bar area
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Kichen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Sandwich boxes in kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
2/11/2011Routine - 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. Milk Bar area
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin freezer
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler maketable
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Maketable
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Stainless steel cleaner prep table
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ham and cheese inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. beer inside drink ice in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over pepperoni inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used to get ice in bar area.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. napkins in dry storeroom.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go containers in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. inn3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside upright freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef over raw pork inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over cooked gyros inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on fan guards inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. in 3 compartment sink.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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