Whistle Stop Cafe, 102 S Collins St, Plant City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHISTLE STOP CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 102 S Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563
License #: 3912537
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Post the current copy of your state license.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Replace the missing hot-water knob at the mop sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Cover frozen-bread loaves in the lift-top freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Clean the black substance from the ceiling of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided copy of the "Employee Restriction" handout.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided copy of the " Big Five" handout.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide paper towels, at the hand-washing sink, in the kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provide soap, at the hand-washing sink, in the kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Post the "Consumer Advisory", provided, in the dining room.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Label repackaged, refrigerated foods with the dates they are originally repackaged.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.potato salad scoop not left in foods
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.cheese, croutons
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. Milks
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.soups
4/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen areas
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.mens restroom
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. in use utensils are to be stored in product at 41deg -chicken salads scoop
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.soiled ceiling tiles
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw poultry stored over lettuce
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.non employee in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.clean baffle
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. beside freezer -kitchen area
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin coolers -kitchen area right side
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.meats,cheeses
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen area
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not consistent in inverting
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions kitchen areas
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.behind chest freezer in kitchen
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. icemachine
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. coldcuts ,cheeses
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. clean baffle in ice machine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. clean residue on doors and in tracks for doors
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. prep unit
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. clean behind tables and equipment in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. behind reachin freezer
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by when to serve, or to discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labelled with their common names.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Provide a metal-stem thermometer (0 F - 220 F), for verifying proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reloxate the bread-cooling rack, so that patrons cannot possibly cough, or sneeze, on the bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Clean the brown substance from the white-plastic-ceiling baffle of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels at the kitchen-handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher is past due to be serviced and retagged.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Remit $362, for renewal of the state license, to the Tallahassee address provided. This violation must be corrected by : 6/01/2010.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Post the Consumer Advisory (provided) in the dining room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must bemarked with 7-day-date labels. The labels are intended to indicate by wgen to serve, or to discard, the food item.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foo must be labelled with their common names.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Store the styrofoam plates in the inverted position. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Do not wrap meats in plastic-takeout bags. Store meats in foodgrade-rated-plastic wrap.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Post the Consumer Advisory (provided) in the restaurant. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave flour in open bag; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Store the bags of flour off the floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Store plasticware with handles up.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Store the styrofoam plates inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at the three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Post a EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS sign in the ladies' restroom.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Fi extinguishers are past due to be serviced and tagged.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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