Roper's Paradise Cafe, 112 Se Park St, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Roper's Paradise Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 112 Se Park St, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 5700609
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen)
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.Open box of shell eggs sitting on top of plastic wrapped raw beef **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.potatoe salad dated 5/13/14. Voluntarily discarded by manager
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at restroom used by employees
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - greasy residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On exterior of ice bin
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.foods reheated in crock pot not capable of 165°F in 2 hours rice found at 46°F after 45 min
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed meat thawing in kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Milk jugs reused for tea hollow handles
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.at steam table area
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No cold probe thermometer only cooking.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed open glass container on prep table beside knife and serving spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observe knife stored on cloth in splash zone of hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.observed food prepped on counter in splash zone of hand sink. No sanitization of surface before foods were placed on counter, cook opened breakfast ham with knife on counter at hand sink.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw eggs then proceed to touch clean utensils and food storage bags .
  • 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.observed waitstaff touching toast with bare hands cut and place in to go box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.grits at 121°F to 101°F in crockpot. corrected by adding water and stirring **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. Potatoe salad dated 7/12/13, discarded.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 bay sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed food cut and put into container at splash zone area of handsink, at kitchen, no splash guards present.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed sugar scoop stored on top of bulk sugar container, dusty surface as evidenced by alcohol wipe turning gray when wiped across surface.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.nonhandled bowl used to scoop flour left in flour container.
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
5/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.not using non absorbable rubber matting at dish dry area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin at kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of tomatoes at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.single service butter kept at room temp on counter. Corrected On Site.mustbdiscard after 4 hours.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.observed pourous absorbable mat used to store drying dishes. at dishdry rack.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed cooked meatlosf in pan nested on top of raw fish in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.meatloaf pan exterior sanitized and moved to shelf above raw fish.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw beef overham Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.loose bangs on cook at grill.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.spray air freshner and spray cleanersstored with single service items at dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored with single service items,no label.. Corrected On Site.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed chicken thawing in only handsink for establishment . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed employee put orders to be picked up by waitstaff on prep aa where raw meat had been cut without sanitizing area. Corrected On Site. moved order pickup area to new site. replate food.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with thawing food.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at kitchen
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.observed employee touching bread and toppings while preparing sandwiches. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Corrected On Site.Manager explained necessary hygenic practices to new employee.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken over beef and pork in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheeses in reachin coollr
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.in use knife stored at splash zone of handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.cook with loose bangs.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.non handled beverage cup used as sugar scoop/dispenser at waitstation
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.toasters at prep table.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at hos at mopsink
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw bee and chicken beside ready to eat ham in bottom of reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed chicken beside beef in bottom of reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. observed cloth used as drip tray for dishdrainer, clean dish rack sitting on cloth black discoloration visible on cloth.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.see stop sale-foods in glass front reachin found out of temperature
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.stored between equipment at steamtable
6/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at dry storage containers not labeled
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.observed cooked beef in plastic bag thawing in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.thawing cooked met in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.egg wash on counter at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.fish thawed on counter Corrected On Site.moved to cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.observed open packkage of raw hamburger over eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed container of ready to eat rice stored on top of raw hamburger package Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. foun at 300ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.steak on counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.hamburger and sausage stored over raw shell eggs and fish in reachin cooler
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.plastice tea glass containing sugar at wait prep - cracked chipped
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/30/2009Routine - 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.potatoe salads in reachin
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensils stored in handsink at kitchen
8/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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