Ponderosa Steak House, 8510 International Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PONDEROSA STEAK HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8510 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819-9331
License #: 5806635
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 10/20/2010

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Beans in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Prepped mushrooms.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Coffee filters at coffee station.
  • Observed holes in wall.Entrance of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bleach in dishwasher area.
10/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 3 a No phf in the reach in coolers.
  • Reach in coolers not maintaining food at the proper temperature of 41 degrees F.No phf in reach in coolers.
08/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Creamers held less than four hours in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pancake batter in upright cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.Employee broke egg and then handle cooked eggs on the plate with the same glove.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Upright cooler in the cooks' line.
  • Observed hood filter installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.Lemon wedger.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Dining room.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Inside ice scoop holder.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.Filters by cooks' line area.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Hot cook area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed holes in ceiling throughout the establishment .
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Crawling insect spray by clean dishes by three comp sink.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.Blocked by boxes and chemical bottles. Corrected On Site.
08/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices,melted plastic containers
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,filters over solaris area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface,on a non operational heat lamp atpass thru.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting,in service area.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair,in mop sink area and dry storage area same wall.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only,mop sink area.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit,ham,eggs,ambrosia salad all above 50 degrees fahrenheit
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above,sausage links 132 degrees farenheit
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food,employees wearing watches.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands,over a dozen employees used a handsink with no hot water.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions front and machines.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices,melted plastic containers
  • Observed numerous old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed pink buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine,buffet
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,filters over solaris area.
  • Observed excessive build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface,gas lines behind equipment .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface,on a non operational heat lamp atpass thru.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink,no hot water at handsink near cook's line mgr states it has been without hot water for some time she couldn't tell me how long.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture,at handsink near dishmachine . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting,in service area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water,mop sink area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair,in mop sink area and dry storage area same wall.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease,hood over blodgett oven.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only,mop sink area.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees,over a dozen employees washed hands in a handsink with no hot water.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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