Whistle Stop Ice Cream Shoppe, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHISTLE STOP ICE CREAM SHOPPE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
License #: 4606293
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior roof of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water reaching only 85-86°F.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Temperature knob in reach in cooler underneath microwave turned at max temperature--no longer turning. Ambient air temperature read on thermometer 52°F.
  • Basic - Interior roof of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45°F. All item iced down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certifications expired 09/18/13.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front service handwash sink used to store soiled utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of water/condensation and small flies inside unused metal pans at reach in cooler nearest cash register. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils stored in front service handwash sink. **Warning**
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--metal 10 cans used to store foods.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in front of handwash sink.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint - observed employee scooping ice cream with bangs that hang in front of face and above food product. Corrected On Site. Employee restrained bangs back with hair clip.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided, however no certificate available for current employee - Thayna.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine - chlorine at 3 comp. sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint - employee scooping ice needs restrain of bangs.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on back dry storage floor.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - hotdogs and cheese in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found - about 30 dry rodent droppings found in back dry storage area - under 3 comp. sink and on corner behind grease trap and under ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils - chemical spray bottles stod on clean air drying rack above 3 comp. sink.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - observed employee engaged in food prep. after handling money without washing hands in between. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - storing milk shake cup border holders.
  • Critical - current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - pizza in hothold unit found at 115 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves after handling money. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink - employee restroom - instant water heater installed working on it.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. OBSERVED HOTDOGS IN REACH IN COOLER OPENED LAST WEDNESDAY WITH NO DATE MARKING.
  • OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS DISPLAYED IN A MANNER WHERE CROSS-CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR. PLASTIC SPOONS MOUTH PIECES TOUCHING HANDLES IN BLUE BOWL AT CONSUMER'S REACH
  • Critical. OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK IN BACK ROOM IN DISREPAIR - FAUCET SPRAYS ALL OVER PLACE.
  • Critical. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
  • Critical. OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE SANITIZER STORED ON SHELF WHERER NACHOS ARE STORED
  • OBSERVED WET MOP IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMNOT HUNG DRY
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - hotdogs and sliced cheese opened from original container with no datemarking.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity by ice cream station.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination - spoons for ice cream with food contact surface not facing down in storage cup.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. milk shake mixing machine.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/17/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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