Wingate Inn, 2516 W Lakeshore Dr, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WINGATE INN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2516 W Lakeshore Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4702982
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a plastic bowl with a hole in the bottom on storage shelf next to aluminum foil in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed at right reach in freezer in kitchen area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer needed in reach in cooler at self service breakfast line. Observed boiled eggs, whipped cream, yogurt, cream cheese and milk held within cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed scrambled eggs at 130°F and cooked red potatoes at 118°F at left three section crock pot at buffet area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed in bottom of left reach in freezer in kitchen.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed cardboard case of apples and a cardboard case of oranges store on floor in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white Avanti microwave is disrepair. Observed coating bubbled up and peeling away on interior ceiling of microwave exposing metal.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed Amana commercial microwave with what appears to be oatmeal residue on the interior ceiling.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed ambient air thermometer needed in reach-in cooler located at continental breakfast line. Observed boiled eggs, milk and prepackaged yogurt held in cooler.
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Observed buildup of juice on head of juice dispensing machine round nozzles.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs on breakfast line at 62° and on display about 4 hours at time of inspection. Kitchen staff member said eggs are disposed of after every service and not saved for use the next day. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. GM Dee Allison said she has taken the exam twice and is scheduled for a retake on October 29, 2013. Warning was issued on last routine inspection on 2/13/13, with callback extensions granted on 4/18 and 5/21 and an admin complaint was recommended on 6/27/13 for this issue.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. GM Dee Allison is awaiting food manager certification to train all food service employees. Establishment is currently under admin complaint submitted on 6/27/13 for employee training Nd food manager certification after a routine inspection on 2/13/13 and 2 follow up callbacks with time extension granted on 4/18/13 and 5/21/13. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Observed establishment using quaternary ammonium for sanitizing at 3 compartment sink but had chlorine test strips.
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. **Warning**
6/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cereal stored on floor of dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid near door.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cereal stored on floor of dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid near door.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cereal stored on floor of dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid near door.
2/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ESTABLISHMENT. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/18/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ESTABLISHMENT
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING ROOM
  • OBSERVED NO COPY OF LAST INSPECTION
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING AT ESTABLISHMENT - MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/18/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT ESTABLISHMENT TO TEMP FOOD
  • Critical - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT HELD AT 135? OR HIGHER: EGGS and SAUSAGE AT BUFFET. PRODUCT HAS BEEN OUT SINCE 8:30 A.M. AND MUST BE DISCARDED BY 12:30
7/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed residue buildup in waffle press.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food milk cold held at 55 F greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. front counter cabinets.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Cups not inverted. Corrected On Site.
8/1/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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