The Preserve At Tara, 7310 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE PRESERVE AT TARA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7310 Tara Preserve Lane, Bradenton, FL 34203
License #: 5104445
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler, roast beef, hotdogs, etc
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of foam cups
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water and slime on bottom shelf.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler, cold cuts beef, turkey, soup, chili.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walkin cooler burgers
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue box soiled inside bottom
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans and styrofoam plates and takeout boxes in dry storage room
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.small sandwich box
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dipperwell
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light bulb burned out.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Cough drops and sunscreen on shelf above preparation table.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reads 68?F, actual temperature 38?F, discarded by manager. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small sandwich box
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler, raw hamburger stored over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Pink slime on right hand side
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/12.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/21/12.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 11/2/12.
  • 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 : 11//21/12.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Have chain but not secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in dishwash area has cutting board across it.
  • Light not functioning. Dry storage room
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook making hotdogs and hamburgers
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Virginia Herpst certification expired 4/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pan inside bread drawer kitchen preparation area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in dishwash area has cutting board across it.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Large aluminum pans not stored covered or inverted
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two large dead insects on floor in dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice, sugar, dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle. Blue liquid [possibly dish soap] by sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Meatball, sandwiches, chicken breasts, reachin cooler. Chilli, poultry, ground beef, walkin cooler.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen next to ice machine
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup used to scoop ice for drinks at buffet
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Observed icecream scoops stored in soiled standing water
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Dining room buffet with chicken, sauce/gravy, vegetables, rice, salad, rolls, all unprotected. Sneezeguard recommended.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12. Callback 1/6/12, manager certification test scheduled for 2 employees with FL RESTAURANT ASSOC 1/24/12.
  • 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. Employee training incomplete [only one employee trained] This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12. Callback 1/6/12 no employee training, new manager to train once he takes test.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by dishwasher.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored in blue box on wall, soiled inside.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • 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. Employee training incomplete [only one employee trained] This violation must be corrected by : 1/4/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Cooked chicken in walkin cooler has green, blue, white, moldlike substance. Discarded by operator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hotdog cooker [not in use today] stored with old food debris from last use.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Kitchen handsink nearest to slicer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam cups
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. [right hand side]
11/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Black buildup in grooves. Callback 6/22/11 improvement but still spots of brown and black buildup.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Callback 6/22/11 noticeable improvement but pink and brown buildup on interior, right side.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Callback 6/22/11 slice of red onion dried up on slicerblade, crevices of machine have food debris.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee cups exposed to splash, soiled along with the tray they are sitting on. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Callback 6/22/11 coffee cups sitting on soiled tray.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handsink blocked by food container and pile of rags/wiping cloths inside. Callback 6/22/11 kitchen handsink has brush, cups, scissors, thermometer, paper inside.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar Callback 6/22/11 sharing soap with nearby [8 feet away] kitchen handsink.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-09-1 Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed multi purpose liquid cleaner on preparation table next to steamtable and cutting board. Air freshner on cookline. Callback 6/22/11 air freshner still sitting on cookline preparation table.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee cups exposed to splash, soiled along with the tray they are sitting on. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen dishwash area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handsink blocked by food container and pile of rags/wiping cloths inside.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Black buildup in grooves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small unit by doorway to bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed multi purpose liquid cleaner on preparation table next to steamtable and cutting board. Air freshner on cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Huge stack of soiked cloths in dishwash area handsink.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored in soiled blue container on wall.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed employee prepare a ham sandwich without a hair restraint.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Plastic ice bucket has ducktape wrapped around it.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small reachin cooler in kitchen by door to bar area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dipperwell not in use but is heavily soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Floor drain in dishwash area has lumps of black debris.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee cups on shelving below handsink have drips, crumbs, splatters, etc. Should all be rewashed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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 : 1/4/11.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site. discatded turkey date marked 3/16
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoop in stagnet water
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. chaffing pans on floor
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go boxes on floor
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. At bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drink cooler at bar.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Styrofoam cups.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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