Wild Turkey Tavern, 2751 S Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WILD TURKEY TAVERN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2751 S Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL 33825-9756
License #: 3800395
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/1/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.( reach in cooler in back area)
  • Basic - Cloth towel used to line food-contact surface.( in use tongs stored on cloth towel between uses at cook line)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.( zip lock bags of chicken in standing water in sink ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( reach in cooler in back area)( reach in cooler below microwave)
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.( under 3 compartment sink)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.( chicken in 3 compartment sink, operator moved to refrigeration)
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. ( onions at hand sink at front counter)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( front counter)
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. ( styrofoam to go trays in dry storage)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. ( unwashed onions) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.( employee engaged in food preparation without wearing hair restraint in food prep area)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.( styrofoam to go trays not stored inverted on shelf above microwave)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.( several chemical bottles stored on shelf above chips and chest freezer in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( wet cloth resting on counter by food prep area )
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [cookline and women's restroom] Corrected On Site.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan unit in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. coolers and freezers
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw gator stored over dressings in grill station cooler
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. stored on floor under shelves
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. blue cutting board badly worn
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.water 63 degrese outside meat at 63
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in dry storage to go trays on floor
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. dark buildup easily movable with alcohol swab
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.1 hand rinsed under running water Corrected On Site. discussed proper hand wash with employee
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. easily movable with alcohol swab slime inside ice machine
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. cases of mugs on floor in dry storage
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. added gloves
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.easily movable with alcohol swab
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting boards worn
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. w sh rinse only
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. brown easily movable debris
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. equipment on floor in dry storage
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters have black grease buildup
4/20/2010Routine - 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. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. not in running wwater Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. badlyworn
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. equipment on floor in dry storage
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only. smoke rolling out from under hood
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. dates not observed
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Repeat Violation. cutting sandwich with out wearing glovesCorrected On Site. added gloves
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. steamer and glasses on floor in dry storage
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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