The Ivy House Of Alachua, 14603 Main St, Alachua, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE IVY HOUSE OF ALACHUA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14603 Main St, Alachua, FL 32615
License #: 1102755
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 6/1/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. dish area
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dishwasher Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans wet nested Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. lids in bakery handsink, mop head in dish area handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed brown paper used as a food-contact surface. for fried foods Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoops with handle in contact with ice. bakery, wait station
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. on counter, mac and cheese 96, pasta 83. on cookline, egg wash 52. chicken salad 47, top of reachin cooler. inn walkin cooler, cooked carrots 44, cooked mushrooms 44, brown gravy 44, mashed potatoes 46. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. turkey Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cabbage in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over seafood and beef in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. over 200 ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sanitizer bucketss
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. fire alarm system disabled.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. mgr stated it was sanitizing solution
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 118 on grill
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. wateermelon stored with raw eggs
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. shredded chicken dated 5-18.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sweet potatoes, cooked mushrooms , cooked carrots, brown gravy, white gravy, mashed potatoes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs on shelf in kitchen-ambient air temp 79.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Dumpsters not on proper pad.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. dish washer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. small prep room by walkin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area, upstairs wait station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. upstairs restroomss
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee crack raw eggs with gloved hand, then open milk jug with same glove.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical - Observed fire alarm system turned off. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. shrimp
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. fish, hamburger, breading on floor in walkin cooler. bags of food in walkin freezer. soda boxes in upstairs wait station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. eggplant, cabbage in walkin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. bottom oven
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. panko bread crumbs
  • Critical - Observed paper used as a food-contact surface. for crispy noodles
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cabinets in bakery
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. foil pans
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups, foil pans Repeat Violation.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. moops stored in walkin next to food
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chopped lettuce in walkin
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused equipment
  • Observed wall in disrepair. in prep room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. dressing in wait stn reachin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. turkey in reachin and walkin. sour cream
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. opened raw chicken stored over seafood, beef in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-03-1 Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. prep sink
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-15-1 Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. handsink used to fill sanITIZER bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-09-1 Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold waterdish area handsink
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. separate room where slicer and mixer are located.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish racks blocking access
  • Critical - Violation: 45-12-2 Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • 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. some certificates are expired
6/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin freezer on cookline at 85, wait station reachin at 77 according to ambient air thermometers.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cambro pans Repeat Violation.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. cold waterdish area handsink
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. separate room where slicer and mixer are located.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dish area, wait stn, cookline
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish racks blocking access
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bakery reachin
  • 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. some certificates are expired
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with customer food in bakery reachin
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. prep sink
  • Critical - Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. french fries at 88.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. handsink used to fill sanITIZER bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of steak stored on floor under triole sink Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. bakery
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of mildew like substance.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey 52, salad reachin. ranch dressing 74, sour cream 77, butter 76, sauce 77, wait station reachin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. steak, hamburger meat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. turkey in reachin and walkin. sour cream
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. opened raw chicken stored over seafood, beef in walkin freezer
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. foil pans
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. housemade dressings
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin & walkin coolers
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. prep pans
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in wait area is being used as a dump sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Dessert prep area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin Freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. womens
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood system
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine greater than 200 ppm
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Walkin Freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Souffle cup in spice.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash & prep sinks in cook area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Wakia
12/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken date marked 11/21/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 47 degrees reachin cooler drawer under cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sweet potatoes 117 degrees on steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken dated marked 11/23/09, temperature taken 11/30/09 was 47 degrees. Chicken dated marked 11/21/09, temperature taken 11/30/09 was 49 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin Freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Souffle cup in spice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cooks not washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Beverage system water filter expired.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Dessert prep area.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks & spoons in cup on pass through window.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash & prep sinks in cook area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishwash Area
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Wakia
11/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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