Lencho's Resturant, 1622 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LENCHO'S RESTURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1622 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
License #: 5401392
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC NOT WORKING. NO FOOD IN UNIT. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIC DOOR AND FRAME . **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.mens and women's bathroom faucet corrosion on faucets,. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Lid yo ice maker. Inside and outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC NOT WORKING. NO FOOD IN UNIT. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIC DOOR AND FRAME . **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.mens and women's bathroom faucet corrosion on faucets,. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 CS ONE FAUCET NO HOT WATER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Lid yo ice maker. Inside and outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Seared tuna is served. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish and pork in WIF DISCOLORED AND OPENED AND IN SAME PAN with MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE. Operator discarded both items. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • 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. Ham **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice , **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 dried rodent droppings on and under shelf holding paper products an cardboard boxes.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, flour , rice,
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. WIC
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. TIC ACROSS FROM FRYER IS NOT COOLING PROPERLY ,OPERATOR DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS IN THIS RIC,.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.dish area
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. RIC GLASS IS BROKEN AND TAPED TOGETHER
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.shrimp
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of Door on ice maker
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.beef,
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Outside in back old equipment
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins on shelf in food prep area
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy bread, in WIC, OPERATOR DISCARDED.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 63°F, cheese 63°F, operator discarded both TCS items .
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Operator discarded broken eggs.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - 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 - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
12/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - Mosquitoes breeding in standing water.
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - 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 - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice in Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots and Pans
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler by stove
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwasher area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Blender
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Condiments containers.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reaching cooler across form stove.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By Walkin freezer. By reaching cooler across from stove.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Microwave.
  • 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 gallon in Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Rolling food containers.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach in cooler by stove.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.Hood Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hood and Dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food containers and Seasoning containers by stove.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.In walkin freezer.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD.
  • LIGHTS OUT IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLIES IN KTICHEN.
  • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
  • Critical - TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Hood light.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walk-in cooler.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Backdoor.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Reach-in cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken floor tiles.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Walk-in cooler
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Grocery bags in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Prep tables, kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Kitchen
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Both reach-in coolers by stoves.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.Kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Kitchen
11/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Chili sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.By ice machine
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Coolers.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Prep coolerby stoves.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Backyard.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.Grease container
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Current hood suppression system report lists violations. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ground beef over cooked pork
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. slicing utensils
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under ice machine
10/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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