Palatka Buffet, 1701 Reid St, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALATKA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1701 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400287
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 12/06/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CORNSTARCH 50 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BUFFET LINE SEAFOOD ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKIN COOLER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON DUSTY COUNTERS
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. AFTTER TOUCHING SOILED EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. EMPLOYEE WASHED/RINSED CLOTH/HANDS OVER IN USE WOK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. MILK JUGS CUT AS SCOOP
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHOPPING BAGS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair CONDENSATION BUILD UP IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. WOK
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. BOTH
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. NUMEROUS EMPLOYEE CLOTHING Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/06/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • 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
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • 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
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
11/05/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed barrelof food mislabeled . MSG.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BUFFET, ETC.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.BUFFET , ETC.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. THERMOMETER READS 20 F BUT NOTHING FROZEN .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIF.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WIC.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.WIPING HANDS ON APRON .
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.REUSING SEAFOOD SHELLS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use. FLOUR PAN.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BANANAS IN BOWL OF HWS.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.HOOD .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period.THROUGH CEILING AT COOK LINE. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
5/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. SELF-SERVICE ICE CREAM COOLER HAS INADEQUATE SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATER FILTERS AT ICE MACHINE DATED 8/08
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
1/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans. DENTED CAN OF WATER CHESTNUTS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT: NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CRABSTICK 47'F IN SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR AT CALLBACK. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-04-1 Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. NUMEROUS REFRIGERATORS
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. SELF-SERVICE ICE CREAM COOLER HAS INADEQUATE SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON CABBAGE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF FRY OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK CONTAINERS OF SAUCES IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP AND RICE SPOON Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATER FILTERS AT ICE MACHINE DATED 8/08
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 21-03-1 Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLER STICKY
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. BOTH WALKINS
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN CUPS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPIGOT UNDER SINK; NEAR DISH MACHINE
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK CLOSEST TO WALKIN COOLER
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/24/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. DENTED CAN OF WATER CHESTNUTS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT: NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CUT MELON 54, SEAFOOD/PASTA SALAD 50, EGGS 54'F. ALL AT BUFFET LINE. GARLIC/OIL 77'F ON CART IN KITCHEN. CRABSTICK 51'F IN SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. BUFFET TABLE AND SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. NUMEROUS REFRIGERATORS
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. SELF-SERVICE ICE CREAM COOLER HAS INADEQUATE SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON CABBAGE IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF FRY OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK CONTAINERS OF SAUCES IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE CREAM SCOOP AND RICE SPOON Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATER FILTERS AT ICE MACHINE DATED 8/08
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLER STICKY
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. BOTH WALKINS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN CUPS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPIGOT UNDER SINK; NEAR DISH MACHINE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK CLOSEST TO WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/14/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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