Top Choice Hamburgers, 401 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOP CHOICE HAMBURGERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501
License #: 2705746
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. In mop sink.
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On WIC door.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers over ice machine.
  • Basic - Observed hole in wall in restroom.
  • Basic - Stored food (pickles) not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purpose (storage) other than handwashing.
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food (onions) stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall in restroom.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (bacon) stored over ready-to-eat food (lettuce) in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees lacking training: Marvin Burnnett, Latora Burnnett.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled.
3/26/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food (beef) not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of soil in ice bin at drive through window.
  • Intermediate - Observed condenser fan in walk in cooler soiled.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (sanitizer) not labeled.
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink at cookline used for purposes (storage) other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of soil.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (44F). Operaror instructed to monitor unit.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink at cookline lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food (beef) to ready-to-eat food (cheese) without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food (onions) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of walk-in cooler soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (cheese) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (44F). Corrected On Site.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at drive through window.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (ground beef) in walk in freezer.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at handsink at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop at drive through window with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at drive through window.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink at cookline used for purpose (storage) other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at drive through window.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food (hotdogs) in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle near mop sink.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (cole slaw) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (43F).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food (hot dogs) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (127F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (43F).
  • Critical. Observed food (onions) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled condensor fan in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (onions) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in restroom lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Observed expired employee training records.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at drive through window.
  • Observed residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsink at cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink at cookline lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed expired employee training records.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (cheese) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (44F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (44F). Operator instructed to monitor unit.
  • Critical. Observed food (beef) stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (bread, cheese) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed build up of grease on hood filters. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at drive through window.
  • Critical. Observed buil up of soil on interior of walk in freezer door.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsink at cookline.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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