S&s American/ West Indian, 1407 W 13 St, Sanford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: S&S AMERICAN/ WEST INDIAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1407 W 13 St, Sanford, FL 32771-2761
License #: 6903171
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • 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. Restroom.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris and rust build up in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer and stove.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground outside rear kitchen door.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hood filters missing.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen door.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • 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. Restroom.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryers don''t work **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Heavy rust in reach in coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bottom of doors, windows, etc **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 15 plus on the prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. All equipment at the establishment **Warning**
  • High Priority - No one at the establishment is able to wash hands their is no soap **Warning**
  • High Priority - Numerous Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Clothes, personal items in kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 60 plus in crack to the cutting board, 70 plus under the cutting board... Roaches too numerous to count were observed on the reach in cooler, in all compartments of the steam table, under the prep table, behind equipment, in the three compartment sink, on the floor etc **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Everywhere in the kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by old rodent droppings found. In cabinet by the three compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Tables, fryers etc **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. The facility is being used as a residence, the equipment has fallen into disrepair, the medicines are not segregated, the magnitude of roaches throughout the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Tables, equipment etc **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. The entire three compartment sink is rusted **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
7/24/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryers don't work **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Heavy rust in reach in coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bottom of doors, windows, etc **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottles in the cabinet at the bar, used syringes on the floor at the bar, syringes in the front of the premises **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 15 plus on the prep table. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. All equipment at the establishment **Warning**
  • High Priority - No one at the establishment is able to wash hands their is no soap **Warning**
  • High Priority - Numerous Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Numerous Live, small flying insects in food storage area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Numerous Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Clothes, personal items in kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 60 plus in crack to the cutting board, 70 plus under the cutting board... Roaches too numerous to count were observed on the reach in cooler, in all compartments of the steam table, under the prep table, behind equipment, in the three compartment sink, on the floor etc **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Everywhere in the kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by old rodent droppings found. In cabinet by the three compartment sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Tables, fryers etc **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. The facility is being used as a residence, the equipment has fallen into disrepair, the medicines are not segregated, the magnitude of roaches throughout the establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Tables, equipment etc **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Old papers, food debris etc soiled and used as storage **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. The entire three compartment sink is rusted **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Warning**
7/11/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bathroom.
  • Light not functioning. Bathroom.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen door.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink kitchen.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed hasp lock on exit door. For reporting purposes only. Front door.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed trash and debris around exterior of building.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage accumulating in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Hasp on front door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear kitchen door.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical. Observed soiled three-compartment sink. Kitchen and front counter.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Equipment front counter.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Strong odor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Rear storeroom.
  • Observed food/debris accumulated under equipment. Kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Center table in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-07-1 Observed three-compartment sink soiled. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Glass door unit.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-07-1 Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-11-2 Observed hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Notified Mark James, Sanford Fire Inspector, 321-436-3609.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-02-2 Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Pad lock front door.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-15-2 Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. Ceiling rear of building.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Center table in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed three-compartment sink soiled. Front counter.
  • Critical. Observed three-compartment sink soiled. Kitchen.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Glass door unit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear door.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. Rear storeroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed hood suppression/exhaust system is inoperable. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Notified Mark James, Sanford Fire Inspector, 321-436-3609.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Pad lock front door.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Drop light in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. Ceiling rear of building.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handles on handwash sink, kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Half inch gap under rear door.
  • Critical. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against cross-contamination. Hole in roof, rear storeroom.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Rear storeroom.
  • Observed hole in wall. By kitchen entrance.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Rear storeroom.
  • Observed hole in roof.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Hasp on front door.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Over front door.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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