Vic's Embers, 7940 Us Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VIC'S EMBERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7940 Us Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34788-8243
License #: 4501098
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 11/12/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.side of equipment
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.5 hour energy stored with food in reach in
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.popcorn
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.can opener base
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over plant foods
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pudding dated 11-2. Discarded by mgr. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.quat tabs
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.ice
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.can opener base
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.by plate chiller.excellent source of snacks for vermin.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.various
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on bar floor. Broken glasses and other debris..
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.ice in walk in freezer, sugar, flour in storage room.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can rack.
  • 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.prep table next to ice machines.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.server area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by pan
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.ice machine
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.server area.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. tech on site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.prep area.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.large utensils at dishwash area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.between counter and plate chiller and in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.storage area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Water stains near back door
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.storage rack in dish area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.various
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.can rack
  • Observed grime accumulated on kitchen floor. near plate chiller.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.server area
  • Critical - Observed light soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.coffee filters.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Quat tablets
  • Observed wall in disrepair.near handwash sink in server area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.various Corrected On Site.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.can opener base
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.various
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over rte vegetables in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.popcorn
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.by coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.leeft ice machine hinge
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.under slicer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.can rack
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.glass, and other.bar
  • Observed grime accumulated on kitchen floor.bar
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.aluminum pan.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.burn gel
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.can rack
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw crab over pasta in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters and cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in dishmachine area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind cookline equipment
  • Observed personal care item stored with utensils . Cellphone at cookline
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.quat tablets.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storage area.
  • Observed evidence of smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace. Ash tray with butts on top of dishmachine.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over rte salad Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.inside fryer cabinet
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.burner at north end of kitchen , and broiler , can rack at end of prep table.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. NO DUMPING IN HWS. Bar.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind plate chiller. Wet and grimy.
  • Observed hole in wall.above 3 sink
  • Observed wall in disrepair.base tile missing by linen rack.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.quat tablets
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.various Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.outside of cooking equipment
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Dressings prepared on site at 59-60 d.f., soft cheeses at 58 d.f.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.salad table
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell egg over rte veg. at salad reach in
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.scoop buried in ice machine.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.various Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.outside of cooking equipment
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.prep area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.prep area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.broken plate. Repeat Violation.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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