The Cottage, 522 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: THE COTTAGE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 522 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
License #: 6019646
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 8/28/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
8/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49F salmon, 57F steak, 57F rice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Salmon 49F, steak 57F, rice 57F stored overnight. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. 57F ambient temp. **Warning**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris./ rust.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 45F, wings 45F, broil chicken 45F, pasta 45F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Home potatoes 110F.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef, wings, pasta, salmon.
6/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By food prep area.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By dishwasher area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 57F ribs, 57F steak, 57F chicken breast, 57F chicken patties, stored over night
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 57F stored overnight, ribs, steak, chicken breast, chicken patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 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 - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs, r.beef, carb mix, chicken at 44F.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/20/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tea spoons stored side up.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dish shelf rack in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. baseboard by w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken, pork, potatoes, vegetables, fish next to each other inside chest freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. bar area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. kitchen area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour, sugar, rice.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. kitchen area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. store room.
9/18/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 00 PPM
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. new manager. This violation must be corrected by : 04/29/12.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. walk in cooler door frame.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/15/11.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/15/11.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. fan cover wall in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. m.potatoes , rice, pasta, 90F
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. rear exit back door treshhold.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 00 PPM
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen area
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/02/11.
  • 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 : 07/02/11.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed residue build-up on fan cover in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. by store room. This violation must be corrected by : 06/02/11.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. baseboard by rear exit door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. rear exit back door treshhold.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/01/11.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour, sugar, salt.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ice machine
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. bar area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board .
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf rack surface.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. furks, knife, spoons, stored side up.
  • Observed building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. office door in disrepair.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/01/11.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. stored dide up.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area. fruit flies by beer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Beverage cold plate not separated from stored ice. bar area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over sauce,in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed condiments stored in unapproved dispensers. grapefruit juice can container open stored in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on hood filters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/22/09.
  • 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 : 11/22/09.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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