Omi's Elegant Catering, 5729 Sw 75 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OMI'S ELEGANT CATERING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5729 Sw 75 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1103098
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 bottles of water and one cup on prep table near back hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen and hallway.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 113° discarded. Rice 111°, reheating in oven. Beans 112°, reheating.
  • 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. Open raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer, center unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef cooked yesterday, no date, right hand silver reach in, in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale. Butter at 60°, multiple forms of cheese 48° or higher from front reach in cooler. Turkey 48°, ham 48°.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Jug of soap on prep table with clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Large industrial unit near 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron and wash cloth in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen HWS, paper towel dispenser not working. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Case of aluminum pans sitting on kitchen floor)
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. (Floor and drain cover soiled under 3 compartment sink)
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. (Cases of food stored on dry storage floor)
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. (License expired 6/1/2014) **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Sink next to 3 compartment sink) **Corrected On-Site**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. (Expired 6/1/2014)
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. (Dicer dirty) **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. (Sink next to 3 compartment sink)
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (On cutting board for cold table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (On unit attached to cold table)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. (Along top edge of reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. (Raw shell eggs over RTE bread in refrigerator at front counter)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles to front counter cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Melted lid beside grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Tea pitchers with open tops. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. BBQ sauce and garlic powder by grill corrected. Storage room mayo, pace sauce, pinto beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape on lids of containers to right of grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. Chicken above tortillas in center reach in freezer. Chicken repackaged. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in front cooler dated from May. Voluntarily disposed upon discovery.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beans only dropped 10° in 30 minutes. From 125° to 115°. Corrective action spread out pans.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Battery dead in rear hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatulas discarded by owner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken and other foods in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cream Cheese
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. spinach dip
1/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. standing water in bottom of reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. oil under plumbing pipes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. feta cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with clean dishes. puse
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. turkey
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. foil pans, black plastic containers with clear lids
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. chicken and lasagne dated 7-24; corn dated 7-26. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cchicken Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
8/3/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knives stored in crevice between equipment.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bags of syrup Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Hallway is cluttered with equipment and food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over groundbeef in the middle freezer.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken salad Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front sink
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour and sugar
  • 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. Some of the training is expired.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Onions placed in reachin cooler after being chopped. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Observed restaurant cluttered. Hallway is is used for storage. (about a 18 to 24 inch pathway to the restroom through the hallway)
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like substance
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Tnree compartment sink is clogged. Plumber called during this inspection.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 89 and chicken 109 degrees 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. chicken salad
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/27/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 03D-01-1: OBSERVED FOOD BEING COOLED BY NON-APPROVED METHOD. FOODS BEING COOLED ARE COVERED.
  • 03D-05-1: OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT COOLED FROM 135 DEGREES F TO 41 DEGREES F WITHIN 6 HOURS.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gorgonzola cream sauce cooked on 8/18/11, temperature taken 8/19/11 was 52 degrees f. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pork actively cooling was covered. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ricotta cheese
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over cooked meatballs in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer 400 + ppm
8/19/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin Cooler: Lasagna 44-51 degrees F and mashed potatoes 45 degrees F Callback: Butter 59, lobster bisque 46
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Foods being cooled are covered.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 6 pans of lasagna and 2 pans of picadillo 44 to 51 degrees F, cooked 4/21 and temperature s taken on 4/22/11 @ 12:00 pm Callback: chicken 54 degrees f(cooked 5/10/11, temperature taken 5/11/11 @ 3:10 pm(
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and foods that cook at a less temperature. chicken over cookie dough
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over pork and beef in reachin freezer.
  • Violation: 13-02-1 Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-16-1 Observed restroom access through a food storage, ware washing, or food preparation area. Hallway to bathroom being used for food and equipment storage.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean utensils stored on fire supression pipes.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 6 pans of lasagna and 2 pans of picadillo 44 to 51 degrees F, cooked 4/21 and temperature s taken on 4/22/11 @ 12:00 pm
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Foods being cooled are covered.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employee washing in three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Beans, oil, onions, etc
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach inside handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and foods that cook at a less temperature. chicken over cookie dough
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin Cooler: Lasagna 44-51 degrees F and mashed potatoes 45 degrees F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over pork and beef in reachin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed restroom access through a food storage, ware washing, or food preparation area. Hallway to bathroom being used for food and equipment storage.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Plantains 82 degrees F
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening ricotta cheese,milk.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit pan on top of oven at 61 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in front unit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination apples on counter not wrapped.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above ar icoke hearts.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure touching food without gloves.Saw me and put gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing scubbie in sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers and fan.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment tongs hanging on pipe.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets main kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue main cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface grease on filters above grill.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Beef,pork,chicken. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.parm cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.plantains 84 on counter,chicken 86 in steamtable Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef sitting on dish table.Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.had cleaners in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.not washing when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. upright bottom
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.lids in container on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3 baysink not draining. Corrected On Site.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/19/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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