The Prairie Place, 22302 Nw 176 Ave, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE PRAIRIE PLACE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 22302 Nw 176 Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972
License #: 5700638
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.exterior of microwave
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.open pkg of dry pasta not rescaled pasta exposed
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar at waitstation
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs container touching and on top of wrapped cooked chocken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.observed cloth containers/ baskets used in freezer to hold frozen meats, not non absorbable
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.blender head
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Small black unit and upright cooler at storage area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes stored beside raw onions at storage area, not inverted , not protected from unwashed produce, observed onion skins in top of stack of SS boxesdiscard **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in prep area on ice but not covered , dusty open wire shelving above.unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pare cooked bacon stored on counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.observed bacon pare cooked and stored between newspaper and in cardboard beer boxes to drain in reachin cooler
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.. Voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.observed foul sewer gas odor in womens restroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at handsink at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.flash lights stored withband touching single service items/cups at waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.varnish/paints stored on shelf with single service items in storage closet.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed frozen meats stacked open in freezer basket Corrected On Site.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.observed spatulas stored in cardboard box under grill Corrected On Site.box discarded spatulas resanitized
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.tea pitchers and large lexan with manufactures labels still attachd.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed sewer gas smell in women's restroom.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.in reachin at dry stotage Corrected On Site.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Observed 3 ft gap in filters at hood system
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container.Non handled scoop in flour and sugar containers at wait prep.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.cook changed gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions at dry storage beside reachin refrigerator Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.deli meats in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes in plastic sheath on floor at dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.spray cleaner stored over breads and beside rice at dry storage. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.to 200ppm
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.plastic of white powder at dry storage
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.open cartons of single service plastic wrap and other food contact plastics stored under unwashed onions. at dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.spray cleaners stored over hot chocolate mix and beside single service straws. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.washed hands at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed staffcome in from front and put on clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink slow drain.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef on top of eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plasticware no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.rinsing sanitizer off then air drying Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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