Sizzling Grill, 21400 Us Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SIZZLING GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21400 Us Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
License #: 6307678
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket used as scoop in bulk flour.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer. Ham.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons in waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife between steam table and make table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour near dishwashing area.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between make table and steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above can opener. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of hand sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In salad section. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in bulk sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between make table and steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Near mixer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above can opener. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47°F operator iced down fish. Rechecked before leaving 41°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of hand sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In salad section. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab salad. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bread crumbs in dry storeroom.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Onions.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between make table and steam table.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on make table in salad area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In waitress station near butter.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In salad station.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab salad inside walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers on dish rack.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Above hand sink in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to another cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47°F. Operator iced down fish.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 46°F. Operator moved to another cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk sugar.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between make table and prep table on cookline.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Above hand sink in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Cold water handle not working in hand sink in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cookline.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw ground beef over pasta inside reachin cooler near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dishwashing area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In raw eggs.
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and spoons in waitress station.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. inside bulk flour.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside womens bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. salad coolers.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. above potatoes and onions.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter scoops in waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef over dressing inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta and turkey inside walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks on serverline on top of dessert case
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Salad area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dishroom
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dishroom
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Both machines
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
2/2/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dishroom
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Dessert case
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salad prep area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Servers
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives on cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cookline
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dishroom
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Dessert Case
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Large machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Small machine
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dining Room
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By backdoor
6/8/2011Routine - 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. Milk
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over produce in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Reachin cooler raw beef over cooked noodles
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cooking cutting bread Corrected On Site. Correction wash hand & put gloves on
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives cookline
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dishroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
1/14/2011Routine - 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. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Serviceline
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Potatoes back storage
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. serviceline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. White kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Cookline Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. all potentily hazardious ready to eat food inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish in reachin cooler near cookline employee iced down all the fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fish inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. containers on dish rack.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in sauce near cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between make table and prep table.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/5/2010Routine - 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. all PH ready to ear foods in walkin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cheese in reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and knives in waitress station.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. hot water handle missing on hand sink near cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storeroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. coat on top of pasta in dry storeroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bug spray near bulk flour.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. on mixer.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice and crab salad in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after eating.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-01-1 Observed employee eating while preparing food. cook.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in sauce near cookline.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on drop freezer near dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between make table and steamer.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. hot water handle missing at prep sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwashing area.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice and crab salad in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken cheese and fish in reachin cooler near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 8/26/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 8/26/09.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cook.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after eating.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. cook.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in sauce near cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on drop freezer near dishwashing area.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between make table and steamer.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. hot water handle missing at prep sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwashing area.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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