Sams Southern Eatery, 2808 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: SAMS SOUTHERN EATERY
Address: 2808 Southland Park Drive, Shreveport, LA
Parish: Caddo
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/27/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
07/27/2012Routine
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
01/10/2012Routine
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
12/12/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
12/09/2011Complaint
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
11/22/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Food package was not in good condition exposing the food to adulteration or potential contamination.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single-use articles.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Drain boards are not self-draining
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Carpet is installed in food preparation area.
  • Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
11/21/2011Routine
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
10/18/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food is stored under a possible source of contamination.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • Soiled receptacles were not cleaned at a frequency sufficient to prevent a nuisance or insect or rodent attraction.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.
10/17/2011Routine
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Raw animal foods with different cooking temperature requirements are not separated to prevent cross contamination during storage, preparation, or display.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor
  • Plans were not submitted to the state health officer for approval prior to construction, renovation, or opening under new ownership of a food establishment.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Light bulbs are not shielded or coated in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles.
  • A valid permit to operate was not obtained prior to opening of the food establishment and/or the permit is not valid due to non-payment of fees/penalties.
05/24/2011Pre-opening
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
04/12/2011Reinspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/05/2011Pre-opening
  • Critical: Food meets the definition of adulterated.
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces are not being sanitized before use.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.
  • The ware-washing sink is used as a hand sink and/or a mop sink.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor
  • A current state food safety certificate is not conspicuously posted.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Food products that are held by the food establishment for credit, redemption or return to the distributor are not segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single use utensils/articles.
03/22/2011Reinspection
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Equipment and/or utensils are not constructed of approved materials.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.
  • Critical: A hand-washing lavatory is not located for convenient use by all employees in the food preparation and/or the utensil washing areas.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust or contamination.
  • Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room.
  • The toilet room fixtures are not clean.
  • A utility sink with hot and cold water is not provided.
  • Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
03/21/2011Complaint
  • Critical: An approved sanitizer is not being used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
  • Critical: A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.
  • Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent.
  • Suitable cleaning equipment is not provided as necessary in the garbage storage area.
  • There are unnecessary items on the premises.
06/03/2010Pre-opening

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