Carolinas Cuban Cafe, 14257 Powell Rd Unit 208, Spring Hill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAROLINAS CUBAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14257 Powell Rd Unit 208, Spring Hill, FL 34609
License #: 3701136
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Knife handle down in container of pickles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm CL
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Pulling pork apart
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Cooked chicken, immediately placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Three door freezer gasket torn.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Three door freezer food debris on bottom.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. On prep table next to box of gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs next to cooked meats.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. On ground **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
6/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil and bulk container under table on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes stored in strainer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. On ground **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen by three door freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers, cook line oil bottles. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Washed hands at 3 compartment sink no soap. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shelled eggs next to mushrooms. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Plastic laundry tote containers for storage of bread, rice and other items. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over sauces. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Front counter sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter. **Warning**
4/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has sixty days from date of hire to complete approved food handler training.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
11/13/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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