Linda Vista, 7070 Sw Archer Street Ste 3102, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LINDA VISTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7070 Sw Archer Street Ste 3102, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1103174
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the grill line. Coffee cake in a closed clamshell was on dry good shelving over food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. 3 knives between drain board and wall by Dish wash machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk Beans in the back of the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Used apron stored with fry baskets on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45°, fish 44°, chk 46°,cold table near pass thru window. Temperature was adjusted, shrimp dropped to 41°. Other items moved to walk-in cooler to quickly reduce temperature.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef on speed rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard/handle/base soiled with old food debris. On lower shelf near Dish wash machine. At the base of the handle, and the body, both have debris.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver can by stove. Red can by kitchen swinging door.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. (Fan cover and area around fan cover)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. (On exterior of ice machine just above door to machine) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (0 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. (Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in reach-in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. (Raw chicken over RTE Peppers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. (In area next to ice machine and back door)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Above cold table in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. (Ice scoop in bar area pitted and has calcium build-up)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Along upper interior edge along back of bin)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked vegetables 104 in front of grill. Moved back to grill. Parts of rice 111. Rice divided into 2 pans and reheated
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Beef over seafoodo **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in it. Onions hanging in front of it. **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. Pork, chile fell eons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler door falls off
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walkin cooler floor damaged
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Hamburger over scallops **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Funnels, can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near water heater **Corrected On-Site**
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Manual wash. Quat test strips needed.
  • Critical - Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Two 5 gallon containers of chicken broth not actively cooling in kitchen. 118 degreesF Corrected On Site. Placed in freezer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Beer cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sourcream 46 F, cheese 45 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler and walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Beverage system ice bin
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Windex Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 118 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Wait staff (6 to 10 seconds) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of condensation. Bar Area
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded moz. cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/6/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with containers. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. tortillas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Less than 20 seconds (5 to 10 seconds) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in the reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bleach Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. food cart blocking handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. tortillas Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook touched hat with gloved hands and containing preparing ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 seconds Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler door is broken
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed garlic scoop with handle in contact with garlic.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Carry-out Bags used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed papertowel used as a food-contact surface. taco shells Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sourcream 44 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cheese in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Serving food not properly protected from contamination baskets of chips stacked when serving,bottom of basket touching chips.Chips lined with napkins.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor ice in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface for stuff peppers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands washed for 5 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar. Corrected On Site.
7/29/2010Routine - 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 cooked items walkin
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above cheese sauce,tamales. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method on rack one chill stick 4 pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface can opener base.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed server towels. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above cooked beef. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food at bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by dishmachine. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label sanitizer.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate at bar area.For reporting purposes only.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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