The Gathering Cafe, 26804 Sr 247, Branford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE GATHERING CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 26804 Sr 247, Branford, FL 32008
License #: 7100275
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 2/2/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Broken plexi glass window pane at back door.
  • Build-up of residue in drop down freezer. Ice.
  • Clean dishes soiled. Under prep table. COS.
  • Cookline stove and hoods in need of residue/grease removal.
  • Cutting boards grooved and pitted not easily cleanable. Maketable small boards.
  • Dumpster lid open.
  • Food build-up on handwash sinks.
  • Food residue and build-up on food containers. Breading containers at cookline.
  • Grease trap lid open.
  • Ice build-up in the walk-in freezer. On floor and walls.
  • Ice machine in disrepair. New machine has been ordered.
  • Critical - Improper cooling method. Lid on gravy in walk-in cooler. Gravy 122F with lid on. COS. Had long discussion about proper cooling.
  • Lime build-up on floor under ice machine.
  • Critical - Men's toilet loose at the base and rocks back and forth. Urinal also broken/out of order sign. Plumber has been contacted to fix both units.
  • Critical - No paper towels at dish area hand sink.
  • Critical - No soap at prep line handsink and dish area handsink.
  • Critical - Open drink at cookline. Cook. COS.
  • Scoop hand in rice. Dry storage. COS.
  • Utensils need to be inverted. On counter; utensils
  • Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer. On fire extinguisher.
1/24/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.trap, exterior and interior .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.food containers in walk in cooler, dishmachine trays.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.reach down freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.rolling cart at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.curtains in coolers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.maketable .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with accumulation of ice.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.under icemachine .
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.gravy 165 f, lid on in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.triple sink,the cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.pancake mix in dry storage .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dishes in cookline handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over dressing in walk in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.all handsinks.
  • Observed water in the bottom of reach in cooler across from dishmachine
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator/freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin Freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Exterior
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. small cutting board
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage cups
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer & cooler floors.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/10/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chili 123, chicken soup 118 degrees on buffet. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over corndogs in walkin freezer Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cole slaw in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Souffle cup used to dip au ju.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. biscuits Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bowl used to scoop breading.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds (10 seconds)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. wait area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Across from vats
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards on cookline cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Plates on hot bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handwash sink Bear fry vats.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink near stove.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Light not functioning. hood system
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Customer scooped his own ice at beverage station.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 46 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs 48 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. potatoes 124 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin Cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. chest freezers
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Bacon over vegetables and chicken over fish in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Turkey sausage over ice cream in chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin Freezer Greenbeans, rolls & biscuits
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice machine door
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup ice machine
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait area ice bins have mold-like buildup
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood Filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer door
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage cups
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. W-D 40 above slicer
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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