The Egg Cafe & Eatery, 3500 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE EGG CAFE & EATERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3500 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4702875
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 7/12/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. OBSERVED HWS BY THE OVEN BLOCKED BY EMPLOYEE DRINK CART.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT HWS BY THE OVEN.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN VENTS IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. LARGE CRACK IN THE CEILING BY THE FRONT OF THE COOKLINE.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. CHICKEN IN 2-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRIPPING WATER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. COOLER ON COOKLINE.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PORTIONED BUTTER IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR.
  • OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. FLOORS BEING REPLACED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. FOOD DEBRIS IN SINK.
  • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LIP IN POOR REPAIR.
  • OBSERVED NO LAST INSPECTION ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELL EGGS BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELL EGGS STORED ON TOP OF SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND HAM IN MAKE TABLE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. small cutting board used to cut tomatoes
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. hole in floor by drink station in kitchen and in walk in cooler.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in cloth bucket. 200ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. hole in floor by drink station in kitchen and in walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. small cutting board used to cut tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed fry oil stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. sink by drink station in kitchen storing ice
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 20 old rodent droppings found. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 12-27-2011.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. eggs next to cucumbers in walk in cooler.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ice machine room; boards temporarily on floor until new floor installed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; reach in cooler dide station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top section of make table is cold holding over 50 F as evidenced by cheese and waffle batter.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 10 old rodent droppings found behind vertical freezer; and 5 old droppings found at hutch in side station. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/6/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in juice reach in cooler containing dairy. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable; holes in floor under ice machine and under mat in front of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 4/27/11.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Make table and cook line drawers. This violation must be corrected by : 2/23/11. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 2/23/11.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable; holes in floor under ice machine and under mat in front of ice machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in juice reach in cooler containing dairy. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 4/27/11.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cakes in cook line drawer. This violation must be corrected by : 2/23/11.
  • Critical - Observedsack of sugar stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in small make table and reach in cooler at cook line. All items moved to another unit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small make table at cook line.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in small make table at cook line and in reach in juice cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch worn during food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; cook line drawers.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition; wire whips broken and taped.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-in cooler not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted, flaking shelves.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun nozzle.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves and ceiling.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface, around slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink in restroom adjacent to office.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 10 old rodent droppings found by back door under shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved; cove molding not sealed at wall across from three compartment sink.
  • Observed holes in wall near fire suppression pull handle and near prep sink.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust; hanging lighting and utensil rack above cook line.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust above steam table.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer buckets.
  • 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.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ICE MACHINE DOOR
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.DEFLECTOR PLATE
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.BY WALKIN COOLERS
  • Observed hole in wall.BY WALKIN COOLERS
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.FRONT DOOR
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.BACK DOORS
5/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.JOSEPH GREENE This violation must be corrected by : 4/12/10.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dry dgoods
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food.wait station
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.in tray under slicer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall.by walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.hanging on food rack
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.JOSEPH GREENE This violation must be corrected by : 4/12/10.
2/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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