The Speckled Perch Steakhouse & Lounge Inc, 105 Us Hwy 98 N, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE SPECKLED PERCH STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 105 Us Hwy 98 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
License #: 5700417
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.at handwashing area at kitchen, paper dispenser dirty, shelf with dust and debris beside cleaned dishes
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.reachin cooler interior atea leaking water at drain line. 2 door beside walkin cooler
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.observed silverware stored at wait prep area food contact surface up
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.observed painting implements stored on handsink at bar, remove painting equipment from establishment when finished painting
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed bowl of shredded cheese sitting on top of ice in kitchen, bowl not submerged in ice cheese at 51°F, use within 4 hours or discard, nestle container completely in ice or store in refrigerated unit
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.observed server scrape dishes , then go onto walkin cooler handle clean equipment then put on gloves and touch ready to eat foods, no handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.at kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Old painting equipment stored on handsink at small bar **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.observed stained cardboard used to line shelves holding clean dishware at kitchen
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Sco stored on exterior scoop holder observed black growth on interior surface of scoop holder
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cold hold units
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.soup thawed at room temp on oven shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.at back storage to go small clamshells unwrapped and not inverted
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.white sauce cooked earlier and put on crock pot found at 112°F in kitchen. Reheated and crock pot temp adjusted to maintain at 135°F or hotter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.liquid soap on shelves with clean dishes
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.heavy accumulation of green and black growth on interior drop guard in bace bar ice machine of restaurant
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.waitstation
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at bar
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.of cold foods
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking thermometer 6 degrees off
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.at bar in restaurant
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.large bar
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In dirty container on top of ice machine.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw beef stored in shelving behind and over bags of bread where meats must be lifted out over bread. In walkin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.sugar containerin walkin cooler
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.light covers covered with grease and dead bugs on kitchen
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.observed sour cream container with dust debris on exterior of container in reachin cooler at kitchen. Observed cut vegetable containers at kitchen soiled with black debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at kitchen handsink
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-01-1 No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use wisk and spoons stored on piece of cardboard at cookline Corrected On Site.discarded cardboard ,utensils washed and sanitized.
  • Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter on bowels on tables Corrected On Site.discard after 4 hours.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter on dining tables not under cold hold
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.okbserved cardboard boxes of bagged bread stored under raw beef in walkin cooler , observed blood spatter on evterior of bread box, none on bags or interior of box. Corrected On Site. bagged bread removed to ready to eat storage area boxes discarded.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
7/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.observed salad plates stored on preptable not inverted , observed phone charger cord lying in/draped into top plate Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.Observed oven on and hood fan on with no filters installed.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.pitcher with handle in sugar at bin in waljin cooler.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.medicinesvand liquid cleanerscstored over toileetbtisdevat kitchen storage.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Observed employee cook unaware of reheat,hothold and cold hold requirements.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.potatoes salad, alfredo sauces,cooked sweet potatoes , mixed vegetables in pot, in walkin no date marks
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed alfredo sauces stored on stove at room temp. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at bar in bream room.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.drying dishes on cloth
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms at bream room
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Observed dishes drying on soiled cloth at dish drying area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed coffe in coffee cup and open ice waterglass on prep table at ice machine. Storage of personal items encroaching on food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles at bream room
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.box of potatoes.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.observed opened box of toilet tissue stored on floor at kitchen back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.at bar
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small upright refrigerator at cookline.ambient air found at 48 degrees F. May not use to store potentially hazardous foods until able To maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at lounge bar handsink .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.observed employee handle bread with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butters and sour creams at cookline reachin cooler at cookline Corrected On Site.foods moved to another unit.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at bass louunge.
  • Plumbing improperly installed.waste line at 1st in bar well not drainibg properly at bass lounge.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.at small upright ,cookline
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. old wooden block cutting board and prep table surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rusty debris in the interior of ice machine. at bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine. at brim room.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.slow drain at front bar handsink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at ladies restroom in brim room.
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. prescription medications at prep area across from cookline ,beside plate storage andvover plated sour creams. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.at 3 bay.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.food on grill subjected to grease dripping down off hood system and back on grill.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed employee eating at back prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.black slime on ice drop guard interior of ice machine at brim room bar .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.interior of oven
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on hood and suppresion system.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at brim room.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.shields not fitted to endcaps on ghts at cookline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in walkin cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at dishwash area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.at kitchen
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.at ice machine at brim room
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.gun at brim room
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated black slime/debris.at brim room
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.-waste line not connected at end station of bar at brim room
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed staff rinsing tomatoes at handsink at prep area of kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at handsink at brim room bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at bar
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed trash and bottle caps and debris accumulated on floor at bar and customer area at brim room.inspected on THURSDAY -time of operation is FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.Debris left on floor throughout week.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.at kitchen
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at two end stations at bar in Brim Room
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at bar at Brimroom
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.at package area.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.soup spoons stored food contact end up at wait/soup station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at handsink in bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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