Sunflower Cafe, 11370 Summerlin Sq Dr, Ft Myers Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SUNFLOWER CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11370 Summerlin Sq Dr, Ft Myers Bch, FL 33931
License #: 4604978
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic container of baked potatoes in the walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50°F. Cheese 48°F. Potatoes 48°F at the prep area. Corrective action taken. Owner voluntarily discarded all TCS food. Hamburger 49°F. Chicken 49°F. Cheese 50°F at the standing cooler. Corrective action taken. Owner moved all TCS food to the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Standing cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Hamburger 49°F. Chicken 49°F. Cheese 50°F. Ambient temperature 52°F. Corrective action taken. Owner moved all TCS food to the walk in cooler and called the repairmen .
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastics containers with potatoes in the walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/5/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 50F. Cheeses 52F. Turkey 47F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Tomatoes 50F. Cheese 52F. Turkey 47F. **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 50°F. Cheeses 52°F. Turkey 47°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Tomatoes 50°F. Cheese 52°F. Turkey 47°F. **Warning**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked potatoes stored in containers on floor (walk in cooler). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler (fish, cooked potatoes, cut water melon, meat, etc). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses (bar area, soda dispenser area and kitchen). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in dirty dishes sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. **Warning**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.food preparation area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.food preparation areas
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw meats stored over cooked sausage , rice , in the walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.produce stored on flloor in dry stoage
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.fish thawing in standing water in food prep. sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.baby chairs blocking door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs,rice in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm on equipment surface
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.broken tiles, missing grout, dishmachine area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk in cooler fan guards
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs,salads,rice,in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ribs in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2010Routine - 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.ribs,salads,hamburg ,cooked turkey,roast beef
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.steak and hamburg in a reach in cooler on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.upright reach in cooler,product blocking air flow. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw hamburg stored over pasteurized eggs...walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler,shredded potatoes , whole potatoes uncovered container
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.washing hands in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knives beteen reach in cooler and prep table
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.employee bathroom handsink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.wallet and keys
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.stored on ice machine , over potatoes Corrected On Site.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cookline
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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