Sweet Tomatoes, 6877 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SWEET TOMATOES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6877 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5809389
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Frozen dessert mix on walk in cooler floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food buckets not inverte **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro over rte greens **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta 53F **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pasta made in morning. 52F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers on beverage bar 63F, rechilled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Romaine lettuce cut in morning 45F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut romaine 45F **Corrected On-Site**
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Soup cook area
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bag stored on front counter with sweet potatoes
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked on storage shelve in dishmachine Area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. / hand sink at buffet line
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored in Dshmachine area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. / at dining room wait station milk dispensing machine, exterior area above milk tube.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food/washed vegetables, in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle stored near plastic lids and pans located Salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed several has black marks on the surface Located in prep area
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic pan stored on prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Chopper has. Carrots left on the surface located in prep Area.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 3/1/2014 expired
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)Old labels on clean dishes.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Lettuce cutting board.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Dishwasher.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Threshold in the CK cooler.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside of handwashing sink at dishwashing area.
  • 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.Salt in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Chocolate shake syrup,sliced jalapeos . **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Glass cleaner stored on top of cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Creamer at buffet line.
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance surrounding lemonade dispensing nozzle.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. YELLOW CUTTING BOARD SPLIT IN THE CENTER AND HEAVILY STAINED IN THE OTHER SIDE
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cfl bulbs above pasta station
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. RED PLATES STACKED HIGHER THAN SNEEZE GUARD . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. ROASTED VEGETABLES COOLING STACKED LONGER THAN TWO HOURS AS HER KITCHEN MGR. TEMPED AT 80 f
  • High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. CASA DIVA BRAND NACHO SLICED JALAPEyOS 6lb 10 oz. can dented at seam.
  • 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. SWISS CHEESE DATE MARKED 11/20 AND BLUE MOLD GROWING. STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER TOP SHELF.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lettuce not washed prior to preparation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Fans in the walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice scoop holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed stained cutting board.Bakery prep area.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Soup at walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Salt in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Cookie dough . Corrected On Site.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding ice dispensing nozzles.Dining room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Blueberries in handwashing sink.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed wall soiled with black debris in dishwashing area.Dishwashing area.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding ice dispensing nozzles.Dining room.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Coffee filters in buffet line area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Stainless steel cleaner stored By tea on storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Degreaser under buffet line. Corrected On Site.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter,muffin batter in reach in cooler transferred to another cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Salt in storage area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Salad bar cooler.
  • Observed black cambro dishes in poor repair.Broken edge. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of milk surrounding milk dispensing nozzles.Buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on wedger . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Romaine lettuce not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee put gloves on hands but did not wash her hands to engage in food preparation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Vegetable cuttin g board.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Use three comp sink until sanitizer strength is corrected.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.Buffet line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding ice dispensing nozzles.Buffet line.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.Buffet line area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Coffee filters in kitchen .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Trash can in buffet line area.
  • Critical. Boiler certificate not posted in frame. For reporting purposes only.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed server brought dirty dishes and did not wash hands before going to work in dining room.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.Please sanitize dishes at three comp sink until strip turns black.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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