Dean's South Of The Border, 130 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Dean's South Of The Border
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 130 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1801645
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.due to be cleaned 9/15/14.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives stored between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cook not wearing gloves and handled RTE toast. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Small flies in backroom and bar areas. Pest control scheduled for 9/15/14 PM.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. All 5 sinks in establishment had something in the HWS 'S. **Corrected On-Site**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Cookline.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. WIC cooling unit leaking water on floor.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In several RIC's. On order.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cook wearing 1 glove. Touched bread with unloved hand after touching raw eggs. Washed hands and put on second glove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Fruit flies. Treated by Fli-Away on 5/26/14.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Grill area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. The one in front of flat top grill. And the one in front of double door oven. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operater states its under 4 hours putting product on ice. Ambient air temp 57F
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled drain line disconnected and backing up holder. **Warning**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. By soda lines **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By soda machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. The one in front of flat top grill. And the one in front of double door oven. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling bucket setting in sink by dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Operater states its under 4 hours putting product on ice. Ambient air temp 57°F
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled drain line disconnected and backing up holder. **Warning**
11/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Food storage area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline cooler holding at 47°F.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese holding at 47°F. in cookline cooler. Corrective Action: operator iced all potentially hazardous foods.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary over 400 ppm at bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine. Both.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near ice machine.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed bar box not working no phf
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.observed bar-ladies room without proper signage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed moldlike substance around nozzles
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.observed moldlike substance around sodq nozzles
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.observec ice on walkin freezer floor
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.observed flies in kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair observed ice formation from walkin coolers coil to cases of food product
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.observed bar area
5/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar area co2
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.. observed reacin cooler arcoss from flattop not holding proper temperature nys 50f and hot dogs 47f in unit
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.obesved pork 90 f in walkin made last night at 12midnight
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.observed bowl us4d as a scoop in bulk sugar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed verde sauce @ 91f made on 5.15.2012 10pm This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/2012. This violation must be corrected by : 5.17.2012.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed hot dogs 47f ny-strip steak 50f in reachin cooler arcoss from flattop grill This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/2012.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.observed by rear door
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.observed sheet pans of chicken in wain freezer not covered
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed soup @92f in kitchef This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/2012.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.observed bar area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed bulk sugar not label
5/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed 4 dr beer box in lounge frozen up visable ice on condensor
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken lexan containers
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.obs rved by walkin 2 soda area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed dairy 46f and juices 47 f in beer box in lounge Corrected On Site. all phf removed and placed in proper refridgeration
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed rsw chicken wings over limes lemons and potatoes
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.observed in dishmachine area by 3 compartment sink
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.observed ice on floor of walkin freezer
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.observed behind file cabinetts
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.on kitchen line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed feta cheexd@44f in salad prep box
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed sour cream 55f avocado@ 55f in 2 dr unit on line
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.observed by soda area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed on hood filters and surrounding metal areas
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.outside bar area
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.observed 3 comp sink not set up correctly Corrected On Site. discussed with employee proper procudure
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.obeservd in walkin 2
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.observed on walkin freezer doors
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.observed bucket of clam calevol defrosting at room temperature in utility sink
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.observed fly bait used inside of kitchen several location Corrected On Site.operator removed from inside of unit
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.particle board unsealed shelves dry storage
  • Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in box on kitchen line
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.cracked lids on bulk food container
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice bim plexi glass doors
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.inside draft beer box
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. shelves unsealed particle boards
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. wait side expo line
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board fot mexican make table observed next routine inspection
10/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chopped beef 45f abd chicken 45f in walkin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 52f and prime rib 52 f in 2 dr box ubder flattop
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed chicken 44f and dhopped beef 44f in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. observed Walkin cooler not holding phf below 41f
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 dr box cooler under stove not holdi phf under 41f observed prime rib 52f and chicken 52f
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed shell eggs over sliced ham and dressing in walkin#2
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. shelves unsealed particle boards
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. wait side expo line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board fot mexican make table
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. observed mildew like substance around soda nozzles in wait station in duning room
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. observed fly strip with dead flies on it Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by soda bag box storage area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. bar area outside
10/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. box mexican grill box
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw hamburger by onions walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. wain Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. storage racls canned items particule boar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting board cold station
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and surrounding area inside and outside locations
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by ice machine
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood over sauces in coldtech cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler and freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline and mexican stations
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin. outside bar
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood, hood filters, sides of fryers
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. outside bar
  • Observed grease and food debris accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. soda boxes area
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. mexican station
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hood filters
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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