Waterway Cafe, 2300 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WATERWAY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2300 Pga Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-3599
License #: 6007003
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.employee restroom
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken/walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.walk in cooler#3
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.frontline
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.oil/cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/sugar/kitchen
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items.bleach/frontline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.outside building/backdoor area
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.walk in cooler#4/freezer thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Ham/walk in cooler#3
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.flour/sugar/kitchen
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.salad station/cookline
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.cookline
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.scallops/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.seafood/cheese/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cookline
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.cookline
5/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.employee restroom
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Seafood/wic#3 **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee restroom
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler#2/cookline
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.cookline
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.hamburgers/ric#2/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.polenta/wic#2
10/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepping unit 2 @ 45-46 degrees F. Service call advised.
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Condenser in WIC 1 leaking water onto food storage shelving.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Saute station at 50?. Service call advised.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat. > 300 ppm - 3 comp. sink and sanitizer bucket. Advised to adjust dispenser at 3 compartment sink.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Employees touching non-handle end of utensils while prewrapping them.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bar area.
  • Light not functioning. hood lights.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. beverage walkin cooler .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters dusty .
  • Critical - Observed employees engage in food preparation, changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. by ice machines.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. beneath cooking equipment .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bar area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream scoops.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walkin freezer door handle broken .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooler drawer unit 2 at 44 degrees F . service call advised .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat. greater than 300 ppm . 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket. service call advised to adjust sanitizer dispenser.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws - bar area .
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. open bag of chocolate mix - dry storage area .
4/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. bar area.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area .
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. salad tong in salad mixing bowl.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. walkin cooler 3 and bar area reachin cooler .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. ceiling - produce walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. making sandwiches /. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters dusty .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. dented #10 can - jalapeno slices.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. multiple - kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. behind ice machines.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. beneath cooking equipment .
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. sanitizer bucket .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour bin.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup - ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walkin freezer door handle broken .
  • Critical - Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. preping unit 3 at 49-53 degrees F . service call advised . relocate PHF to other cooling units until repaired .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler 3 at 45-46 degrees F . service call advised .
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quat. greater than 300 ppm. - 3 compartment sink .
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm .
3/29/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.employee restroom
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee restroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.seafood /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.chicken salad/wic#1
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep cooler#1/cookline
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.dishmachine area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.prep cooler#1
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dishmachine
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).prep cooler#1/cookline
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.vitamin water/frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/seafood /walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.oregano/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.knives/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.illegal door latches/walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.film/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed backflow/backsiphonage device does not meet construction/installation/maintenance/inspection/testing standards prescribed.kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.storeroom
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cookline
8/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).prep cooler#1/reach in cooler#1/cookline
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline /prep cooler#1/reach in cooler#1 This violation must be corrected by : 10/06/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep cooler#1/reach in cooler/cookline This violation must be corrected by : 10/06/10.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.chicken fingers/walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.kitchen
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cookline
8/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/seafood /walk in cooler#2 Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/kitchen /by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.cookline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan covers/walk in cooler
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
3/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.crab mix/wic#2
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in coolers/cookline
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reach in coolers/cookline
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.wic#2
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/seafood /walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.vegetable /wa in cooler
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan covers/walk in cooler#2
  • Critical. Observed backflow/backsiphonage device does not meet construction/installation/maintenance/inspection/testing standards prescribed.mop aa Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen
10/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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