Mildred's Big City Food & New Deal Cafe, 3443-3445 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MILDRED'S BIG CITY FOOD & NEW DEAL CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3443-3445 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
License #: 1102713
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. New Deal side **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Mildred's side **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Wait Area beverage system ice bin
  • 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. The sugar scoop inside the bulk food container
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mildred's Side: Reach in cooler: cream 62°F, 52°F, soup 44°F. New Deal side: reach in cooler with cakes: butter packets 47°F. Corrective Action taken: cream and butter packets discarded by management. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: Cream 52°F, 63°F
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Rust and mold-like build up inside the ice machine ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
10/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Cold water faucet outside the back door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Grease build up ( Big Deal Kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Big Deal side **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Storage area. Tiles are bulging.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Baking area( plastic bins and baking trays)
  • Basic - Grease and old food accumulated under cooking equipment. Mildred side
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hooked on wire rack
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tray lids stored food end up in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook in the Big Deal kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait Area: butter packets 52°F Reach in cooler drawer: batter 48°, made on 9/17/14. Corrective Action Taken:Discarded. Reviewed time for public health with Bert **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Also some rust build up **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Escargot prepared on site and frozen not date marked.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over pork.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On cook line.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering to go containers in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table next to dish area.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cut celery with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburgers at 47°. Haddock 46°. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish on top of cherries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over pork.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Outside back door.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On cook line.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near ice machine.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatula inside grease trap **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 48°, ground beef patties 47°, fish 53°, 48°, Corrective taken: placed in walk in cooler and iced
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Both kitchens **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Big deal kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Tuna **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment. Mildred's kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook handled toast with bare hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef tongue over cooked shrimp that was opened. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
5/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. new deal side
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. icee scoop holder Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. hats w/ dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad 54 in reachin cooler (left out on counter)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish in reachin cooler, raw chicken livers in walkin cooler Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen handsink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small,live flies in kitchen. dry storage
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beef, quiche, stuffed potatos, cooked garlic and other items in walkin Repeat Violation.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. new deal side
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. chocolate pieces Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken over cooked Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. shortening blocks in used cardboard box
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaners by soda boxes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. quiche Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. bowls
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front cooler with items at 48 f Corrected On Site. see note!
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet Nested
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. bread rack with food next to handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. rusty shelving in coolers
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. trays Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on breads, UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. by bread prep line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee cutting lemons Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. dumping ice in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces soiled :ice machine lid
  • Observed hole in ceiling. dry stoREROOM
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Breading Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. three Compartments sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. tiny flies
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee bag over single service
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk, half and half at 48 I front cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. fRont
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. uncovered bread bag
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SOUP AT 100Uorrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. front iceing
9/20/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. hot water, mop sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tra hcan in front of it
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on cart by trashcan Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachins
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in dry storage, soda boxes, oil jugs. in walkin, food buckets
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. thawing Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. counter
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. chocolate chunks
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. new deal handsink
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. shelf in walkin has collapsed
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. at salad station, seared tuna 50, chicken 52, chicken salad 50, goat cheese 55, bleu cheese 50, feta 60. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. faucet handles of handsinks
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. cleaner over triple sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall/door soiled with accumulated black debris in walkin
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. temphe, pasta, onions, peppers, beef, chicken
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name salt. 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 cook handling sandwhiches without gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location hanging on stove handle.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable new deal.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition serveral cracked pans.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue inside by sandwhich unit new deal.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by icemachine.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guard walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored next to to go cups new deal.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner ice scoop.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair gasket to walkin.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable cracks tile.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
12/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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