Steak Escape, 509 Brandon Town Ctr, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STEAK ESCAPE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 509 Brandon Town Ctr, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3910878
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 4/8/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Front kitchen near prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Styrofoam cup used in salt container.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door near office desk.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Near door to front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 of 3 qtr cans of kosher dill pickles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around Reachin freezer door. White tall 1 door freezer.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by rolling rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Salt bin near can opener.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near 3 comp sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In back kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on potato slicer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door reachin cooler white by potato sacks.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Back kitchen area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooksline
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above one compartment sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on potato slicer.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of all reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall by dish rack (3-compartment sink) soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No service record available for water filters behind ice maker.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - water and sauces in plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Observed one hood filter missing.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - front service area coolers.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris by 3-compartment sink.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - above one compartment sink.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Observed one hood filter missing.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Observed posted license expired 02/01/2012.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - above one compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on pot. slicer.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - make table refrigerator in front service area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cleaners in spray bottles not labeled.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No service records available for water filters by ice maker.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employees drink cups placed all around handwash sink in back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Observed one hood filter missing.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - front service area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - above one compartment sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - front service area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dirt build-up inside fan unit in reach-in cooler (back room). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime and biological like growth in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands after returning from smoking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Manager certification expired 11/03/2011.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked chicken (59F) in reach-in cooler covered during cooling. Manager stated chicken was cooked at 8:00 am. Product placed in reach-in freezer to drop temperature. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - front service area coolers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above vegetables in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - open bag of sugar not stored in covered container.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated debris by 3-compartment sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0PPM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and sauces in plastic containers not labeled.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
7/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - back storage room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - front counter.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top and inside freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in-cooler (front counter).
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed approximately 4 droppings under shelf next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed small plastic cup used as scoop in bacon.
  • Observed leaking pipe at handwash sink - front counter.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no inspection date marked on water filter.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sauces in plastic bottles (front service area).
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave sugar in an open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food residue from the inside of the ach-in refrigerator.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Clean the grease from the outside of the gase barrel.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the stripped-cold-water faucet, at the service-line-handwashing sink.
  • Observed open gase barrel. Keep the gase barrel closed.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Clean the grease from the ground around the grease barrel.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white substance not marked
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. need to thaw foods in coolers or under running water
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using portion cups to dispense toppings
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in back next to french frys
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. foods (cheeses) need to Be cleaned from inside of reachin coolers
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans need to be air dried better before stacking
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives can't be stored inbetween crevices
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items not consistent in inverting -clear items on fRont line need to be inverted
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handsink was blocked with thawing ham-handsink is to be used for handwash only
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. on front line back wall near handsink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. mop was in dirty mop water
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ice and potatoes
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside tea spout
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice machine in back
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. on ice machine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 09/30/09.
7/31/2009Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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