Hooters, 4411 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hooters
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4411 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901-9011
License #: 4602671
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Drink containers with screw-top lids stored in undrained ice.observed juice stored in the ice at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing a hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a portion of the fry station, operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed boxes of chicken on the floor in the walk-in cooler and boxes of mussels in the walk in freezer, the operator moved the food from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Observed a build up of dust on the fans in the walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed that the hand washing sink at the out door bar is missing sign.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not wrapped at the bar.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Obserbed buckets of food on the floor in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at the prep table in rear kitchen. Employee moved outside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed that the front bar hand washing sink is missing a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed a build up of black on the gaskets at the make up station.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws at the bar not wrapped.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket near the make up station on the floor.
2/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cook on cookline with drink no straw. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at cookline hand washing sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed build up at reach in coolers next to steam tables.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws on the bar not wrapped.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed chemicals in prep area next to food.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Severe. Picture taken. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters. Picture taken. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Water leak in RIC. Behind bar, bottom of unit containing celery. Priority: Basic
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Black grime in interior of ice cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine attached to ice bin. Build up of black mold-like substance on soda dispenser attached to ice bin. In kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Plastic "curtains" leading into walk in cooler soiled with pink grime.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Frontline
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Frontline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Frontline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kiTCHEN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Box of lemons in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice bin,frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour bin in dishmachine area.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.Juice bottle stored in ice bin.frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Box of tater tots,in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/stainless steel food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.S S cup used to scoop ice,frontline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour bin in kitCHEN
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 10 ppm. Corrected On Site. Corrected to 50 ppm
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dirt and debris.Walk in cooler
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.frontline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour bin kitchen
5/10/2011Routine - 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.Pasta salad in walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop on top of ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed dishwaher,failed to change gloves after handling dirty dishes and touched clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin cooler,Cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Prep area.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.Plastic cup in ice bin. Soda fountain in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed Reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Frontline
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.At 10 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.prep area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Next to 3 compartment sink
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Tiles missing in walkin cooler
8/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Plastic cup in ice machine bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.frontline .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on freezer floor.
4/12/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.Flour bin in Prep area,front of freezer door.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Dishwasher handled dirty dishes,then with soiled gloves,touched clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.frontline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.frontline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frontline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.frontline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on freezer floor.
1/22/2010Routine - 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.chili in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.shreded cheese and carrots in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact dirty surface.stored on soda machine shelf.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Icemachine . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.prep cook touched his shirt,with gloves.prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.frontline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine.kItchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.prep area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/21/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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